Curbs cashes in...

Following Kevin Keegan's victory in his constructive dismissal claim against the Toon, it was only a matter of time before Alan Curbishley got his day in front of the Premier League manager's arbitration panel. That came today and this afternoon his claim was duly upheld and he should learn tomorrow how much compensation West Ham will have to pay him. This will hurt West Ham at a time they can ill-afford to be shelling out to a former manager. It should also make interfering club directors think twice before meddling in team affairs.

Charlton's Youth saw off the challenge of the Gills this evening with a comfortable 3-0 win in the first round of the Youth F A Cup. Tamer Tuna played with his peer group as Liam Bellamy, Harry Pell and Lewis Perkins scored the goals.