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Paolo di Canio is lining up a shock return to England – as manager of League Two Swindon.
Di Canio will fly in for talks with Robins chairman Jeremy Wray this week after applying for the vacant post at the County Ground.
Former boss Paul Hart decided to leave the club after they were relegated.
Firebrand Di Canio, who played for West Ham, Sheffield Wednesday, Celtic and Charlton, has no managerial experience but has his UEFA coaching badges.
Firebrand Di Canio, who played for West Ham, Sheffield Wednesday, Celtic and Charlton, has no managerial experience but has his UEFA coaching badges.
The Italian, famed for pushing over referee Paul Alcock during a game in 1998, has touted himself to replace Avram Grant at Upton Park – but knows he needs to prove himself in the lower divisions first.
Speaking last year, Di Canio’s agent Phil Spencer said: “Paolo is serious about management.”