Curbishley set to end departure speculation

Last updated : 05 December 2005 By Editor

He will sign his latest deal in the New Year, even though he knows he could be in for a rocky ride with the boo-boys if the Addicks' form doesn't pick up, reported The News of the World.

Curbs admitted: "If any other set of fans had had to put up with what they have - I think they've been fantastic so far and taken it on the chin - but how long can they do that for? If I were a fan, I'd be on the phone-ins myself. If I ever give up here it will either be because the fans tell me to, the chairman tells me or I tell myself. But I've not reached that stage yet and I'd like to think no one else has."