GEORGE Burley has lost another member of his backroom staff.

Just a few weeks after chief scout Simon Hunt left to join Wes Brom, assistant manager Glyn Snodin is linking up with Alan Curbishley again.

The Saints first-team coach is leaving St Mary's to join West Ham in a similar capacity.

Snodin and Hammers boss Curbishley worked together at Charlton where Snodin was Reserve team boss before joining Southampton just over a year ago.

Manager George Burley said: "It is very disappointing to lose Glynn who is a smashing lad.

"He was very popular and will be a big miss for us but he has the opportunity to go to the Premiership and feels this is an opportunity he could not turn down.

"He has done well for us but this is a chance for him to work with a first-team in the Premiership and he felt the offer was right for him and his family".

West Ham have agreed a compensation package for Snodin, 47, who recently agreed to take a part-time role to coach the Northern Ireland side alongside Nigel Worthington.

Curbishley said: "I am delighted to welcome Glynn to West Ham United and I am sure he will become a valuable member of the coaching staff here.

"Glynn worked with me at Charlton for six years, during which time he led the reserve team to two league titles, and he will bring many qualities to the Club, both as a coach and a person".