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."
