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Post by Arnold on Dec 12, 2006 7:22:54 GMT -1
Well looking at SSN this morning it looks very likely. They have said they want to talk to him and he has said he wants to go there in his newspaper article. He is West Ham through and through.
He is clearly a good manager but has always worked on a tight budget so how will he cope if he has money to burn?
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Post by HURLOCK on Dec 12, 2006 7:52:54 GMT -1
I reckon this was the master plan - he'll be theer by the end of the week!
West Ham make Curbishley approach Curbishley was allegedly offered the West Ham job in 2001 Alan Curbishley says West Ham have approached him about replacing sacked Alan Pardew as manager at Upton Park. The former Charlton boss, who played for the Hammers from 1975-79, admits he would find the job hard to turn down.
"West Ham want to talk to me and I would love to know what they want to say, of course I'm interested," Curbishley told the Daily Express.
"I suspect we'll get together over the next day or so when the dust settles. This chance would be a massive honour."
Wigan manager Paul Jewell is also thought to be in the running, although former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is considered unlikely to be offered the post.
Once you are brought up in a background like West Ham, the affection you have for the club never goes away
Alan Curbishley
Curbishley is thought to have turned down the opportunity to manage the Hammers in 2001 when he was still at Charlton.
He has been out of football after leaving his post at The Valley in May and has since been linked with Aston Villa, West Brom, Leeds and Norwich.
The 49-year-old says he is thrilled West Ham fans want him to take the job but says they should not take his appointment for granted.
"I'm flattered by the response from fans who believe I should be the next boss but two and two do not always make four," added Curbishley.
"West Ham are my club. I come from Canning Town, grew up as a trainee, became a first-team regular and sat at the feet of the incomparable Bobby Moore.
"The England captain would often give me a lift into training and I've never forgotten the lessons he taught me on and off the pitch, especially how to conduct myself in public.
"Once you are brought up in a background like West Ham, the affection you have for the club never goes away.
"I can easily tap into the fans' passion for the club, what they want and what they stand for."
Curbishley is expected to hold talks with chairman Eggert Magnusson and major backer Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson this week.
Kia Joorabchian, the Iranian businessman who owns the rights to West Ham's Argentine duo Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, says Curbishley would be a superb appointment.
"I believe Alan is the best man for the job and can get them out of trouble," said Joorabchian.
"I think Carlos and Javier would be pleased if 'Curbs' came in."
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