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Alan Curbishley says West Ham have approached him about replacing sacked Alan Pardew as manager at Upton Park. West Ham have opened talks with Alan Curbishley about the vacant managerial position 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. New Hammers chairman Eggert Magnusson has moved quickly to line up the former Charlton boss following the sacking of Alan Pardew on Monday.
"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. Curbishley, who played for West Ham from 1975-79, has already revealed he would find the job hard to turn down.
"I suspect we'll get together over the next day or so when the dust settles. This chance would be a massive honour." "I would love to know what West Ham want to say, of course I'm interested. They are my club," said Curbishley.
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. The 49-year-old says he is thrilled West Ham fans want him to take the job and an announcement could be made as early as Wednesday or Thursday.
Once you are brought up in a background like West Ham, the affection you have for the club never goes away Alan Curbishley I think this is very cruel for Pardew as he's done remarkably well there Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger
Curbishley is thought to have turned down the opportunity to manage the Hammers in 2001 when he was still at Charlton. But, writing in his Daily Express column on Tuesday, Curbishley said the Hammers supporters should not take his appointment for granted.
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 added: "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.
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."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 class="" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A18107804">Curbishley will be a great manager for West Ham HB class="" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/606/default.stm">606: Have your say Curbishley is thought to have turned down the opportunity to manage the Hammers in 2001 when he was still at Charlton.
Curbishley is expected to hold talks with chairman Eggert Magnusson and major backer Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson this week. 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.
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."
Meanwhile, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed his sadness at West Ham's decision to fire Pardew.
Wenger and Pardew were involved in a touchline row last month, but Wenger told BBC Radio Five Live: "That is not a reason to want someone to be unhappy.
"I think this is very cruel for Pardew as he's done remarkably well there.
"He wasn't given time by the new owners but sometimes that's the risk in our job, you undeservedly get the sack even if it's not linked with your quality."