Now Brown Threatens to Sue West Ham

Terence Brown is the latest to join the queue to sue West Ham. Apparently Brown is furious after receiving a letter that terminates his contract with the club. When Brown sold the club he was given a contract that guaranteed him £1.5m until 31 May 2009, directors' box seats and the job of honorary life time vice-president.

BBC sports editor Mihir Bose says now that "has all gone and he is furious and threatening to take legal action."

Obviously the loss of a free £1.5 million a year is a big blow but this may just be a warning to West Ham's new owners who have been considering suing Brown for the £5.5 million fine imposed by the Premier League.