will he become Hammers new boss?
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Alan Curbishley has expressed his desire to take over at West Ham after manager Alan Pardew was sacked as manager.
The former Charlton boss, who has been out of work since leaving the Addicks in the summer to take a break from football, is believed to be the Hammers' first-choice replacement.
He has already been installed as the bookmakers' favourite to take over at the club he previously played for and Curbishley is keen to talk to West Ham's new chairman Eggert Magnusson.
'I'd love to know what they want to say - of course I'm interested,' he told the Daily Express.
'I suspect we will get together over the next day or so when the dust has settled.
'Perhaps having the chance to manage them, five years after they were allegedly seeking me to replace Harry Redknapp, is a massive honour.
'Once you are brought up in a background like West Ham the affection you have for the club never goes away.' -
not old sven meh
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david o'leary
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Curbishley: I'm ready for West Ham talks
tribalfooball.com - December 12, 2006
Former Charlton Athletic boss Alan Curbishley has confirmed he's set for talks with West Ham about replacing Alan Pardew.
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."
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." -
tink its cfm liao la..
he gona be Hammers boss..
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West Ham are closing in on Alan Curbishley after positive talks between chairman Eggert Magnusson and the former Charlton manager.
Magnusson spent several hours with Curbishley and an announcement could be made tomorrow confirming him as Alan Pardew's successor as the Hammers' new boss.
Curbishley, 49, is a former West Ham player and it is understood the negotiations have taken both parties close to an agreement.
Pardew was sacked yesterday after a string of poor results which saw West Ham slide into the bottom three.
Curbishley has been a free agent since stepping down as Charlton boss last season but his track record made him Magnusson's first choice.
The Icelandic businessman is keen to appoint someone with years of experience of English top-flight football.
Curbishley has made little secret of his feelings, describing the Hammers' interest as 'a massive honour'.
He said: 'Of course I'm interested. Perhaps having the chance to manage them, five years after they were allegedly seeking me to replace Harry Redknapp, is a massive honour.
'Once you are brought up in a background like West Ham the affection you have for the club never goes away.'
League Managers' Association chief executive John Barnwell said he would be pleased to see a high-profile British manager return to the Premiership.
Barnwell said: 'We want British managers to be at the top level. There are plenty of high quality, top managers around and we would hope that would be the way they [West Ham] would go.' -
i hope curbishley can make west ham a top-six team.
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West Ham are a good team and Alan Curbishley is a good mgr. I hope they get into the UEFA Cup competition.
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ALAN CURBISHLEY was last night offered the managerÂ’s job at West Ham.
The former Charlton chief only has to sign a £2.5million-a-year contract to complete the deal.
Curbs, who began his playing career at Upton Park, spent yesterday locked in talks with Hammers chairman Eggert Magnusson.
And the day ended with the clubÂ’s new Icelandic owners offering him a three-year deal.
If he says yes, Curbs will be named as Alan PardewÂ’s successor this week.
The HammersÂ’ hierarchy have clearly decided to go for a man who turned an unfashionable side into an established Premiership club during an impressive 15-year reign at The Valley.
But Curbs faces a tough job turning the club around after a disastrous start to the season, which has seen them slump into the relegation zone. -
he is the perfect man for the job. should have done this long ago!
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CURBS: I WANT HAMMERS JOB
ALAN Curbishley has admitted he wants to become West Ham's new boss after revealing he has been approached by the club to become Alan Pardew's replacement.
The former Charlton boss, who has been out of work since leaving the Addicks in the summer, is believed to be the first choice of new Hammers owner Eggert Magnusson.
"West Ham want to talk to me and I would love to know what they want to say, of course I'm interested," Curbishley said last night."I suspect we will get together over the next day or so when the dust has settled.
Curbishley is the odds-on favourite to take over at West Ham - and it is understand that negotiations will start in earnest today.
The 49-year-old could be installed by the end of the week providing he gets assurances about finances - plus the guarantee of being in sole charge of footballing matters.
Former England chief Sven Goran Eriksson is not interested in the vacancy, according to his assistant Tord Grip.
In another sudden twist, Pardew could be set for an instant return to football. Charlton are considering a dramatic move for him as Les Reed has struggled to improve the Addicks' results. Pardew, who signed a contract 14 months ago worth £5m over five years, is already a free agent after walking away yesterday with a £1.5m golden handshake and no restrictions on taking another Premiership job immediately.
Pardew said: "I am proud of my achievements at West Ham United. When I took the helm they were in the Championship and struggling for direction. -
West Ham set to name Curbishley today as Pardew's successor
Alan Curbishley is likely to be named as West Ham United manager this morning, making his first match in charge the visit of the Premiership leaders Manchester United at Upton Park on Sunday. He was last night in talks as the new owners moved fast to replace Alan Pardew, who was sacked on Monday.
Curbishley was offered the position in discussions that involved his adviser Phil Smith, the West Ham chairman, Eggert Magnusson, and the deputy chief executive, Scott Duxbury.
Although he has declared his interest in West Ham in what club sources described as "a very positive signal", Curbishley is a free agent and is still believed to consider that a more stable club might yet emerge as a potential employer.
The Icelanders are willing to submit to Curbishley's judgment in the transfer market and would abandon the pursuit of players identified by Pardew. One such is Chelsea's England winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Curbishley will also have to contend with the Argentinian players Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez, whom his predecessor found difficult to accommodate.
Though sources insist they are popular with their team-mates, Pardew found their lack of command of English a barrier in the dressing room. Curbishley may demand that they be shipped out of Upton Park next month. However, though Fifa rules would permit them to make a third transfer of the season, they would not be allowed to play for the destination club. -
Sven Goran Eriksson is not interested in the vacancy, according to his assistant Tord Grip.Originally posted by anhydrouscoppersulphate:not old sven meh
West Ham too small a club for him... -
HAMMERS SET TO NAME NEW BOSS
Alan Curbishley looks set to be unveiled as West Ham's new manager this afternoon.
The Barclays Premiership club have announced a statement will be made at 3pm, followed by a press conference at Upton Park.
Curbishley, who began his playing career with the Hammers, again met club officials this morning following discussions with new chairman Eggert Magnusson yesterday.
The 49-year-old joined the Hammers as an apprentice in 1974, before going onto to play at Birmingham, Villa, Charlton and Brighton.
It is understood Curbishley has been offered a three-year contract, with former Charlton assistant Mervyn Day also ready to join their old coaching colleague Keith Peacock, who is already on West Ham's staff, at Upton Park.
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Alan Curbishley is jus not a top-notch manager. west ham can only remain as a mid-table club wif him in-charge. lets hope i m wrong.
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i tink Charlton Darren Bent is going to be a new Hammer soon
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Hammers appoint Curbishley
Alan Curbishley has been unveiled as the new manager of West Ham.
Chairman Eggert Magnusson moved quickly to appoint the former Charlton manager after sacking Alan Pardew on Monday.
"I am absolutely delighted that Alan has agreed to join us," said Magnusson. "He's a manager with a proven track record and a real love for the club."
Curbishley and his assistant Mervyn Day, both former West Ham players, take charge for the first time against Manchester United on Sunday. -
i am afraid you may be right...Originally posted by monoslayer:Alan Curbishley is jus not a top-notch manager. west ham can only remain as a mid-table club wif him in-charge. lets hope i m wrong.