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| Alan Curbishley says West Ham have approached him about replacing sacked Alan Pardew as manager at Upton Park. | 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. | 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. | "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." | "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. | 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 | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | "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. | "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. | "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. | "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." | "I can easily tap into the fans' passion for the club, what they want and what they stand for." |
| 606 DEBATE: Is Curbishley the right man for the job? | |
| Curbishley is expected to hold talks with chairman Eggert Magnusson and major backer Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson this week. | 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. | 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 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." | "I think Carlos and Javier would be pleased if 'Curbs' came in." |