Source: Daily_Mail
Paolo Di Canio linked with Swindon Town
SharePaolo di Canio has emerged as a surprise contender for the Swindon Town job as the former West Ham star seeks a path into management.The Italian has always maintained that he dreams of taking over the hot seat at Upton Park but could be set to learn the ropes in the lower leagues.Paul Hart recently left Swindon after he was unable to save them from relegation to League 2. Instant hero: Paulo di Canio quickly became a fans favourite at West HamAccording to The Mirror, Di Canio will have talks with Robins' chairman Jeremy Wray this week after applying for the vacant post at the County Ground.Bookmakers Victor Chandler had to suspend bets at the weekend after a flood of money for the Italian brought him into the 3/1 favourite.If he is in the frame, it would represent a swift turnaround after Di Canio admitted he turned down the chance to begin his career down the football ladder.Always in my heart: Di Canio says an emotional farewell after his final home game for West Ham'There was a situation, but I don't like to say the name of the club, not a big club,' he said at the time.'Of course it was a good situation for me and it made me feel positive. It was lower division not Championship or Premier League - it was League One. 'It was nothing more than a conversation they tried to contact me and Igave my point of view on how to handle the situation of the team, but Iprefer to wait'Di Canio left West Ham in 2003 and retired from playing in 2008, at which time he expressed his desire to return to the East London club.'My dream would be to manage in the Premier League becauseEnglish football is the best in the world and my dream inparticular would be to manage at West Ham - that would beperfect,' he said.'I spent four seasons there and I would love to go back and winsomething with them. The fans are fantastic there and theatmosphere at Upton Park was always so special.'Every weekend I watch all the English games on TV but I alwayslook out for the West Ham score, I have a special place for them inmy heart.' My dream is to be manager at West Ham, says Di CanioWatch out Zola - West Ham legend Paolo Di Canio wants your jobHATCHET MAN: Paolo di Canio pushes to the front of the queue as West Ham start the search for a new managerAll the latest West Ham news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Victor Chandler Places: Italy