Hammers' hunt progressing

Duxbury confirms managerial interviews are under way

By James Dall   Last updated: 6th September 2008

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West Ham United chief executive officer Scott Duxbury has revealed the club have narrowed their search for former manager Alan Curbishley's successor down to 'five or six candidates'.

The Hammers are on the hunt for a new boss following Curbishley's resignation from his role at Upton Park after just three games of the new Premier League season on Wednesday.

It is widely reported the contenders for the vacant position include Slaven Bilic, Roberto Donadoni, Roberto Mancini, Morten Olsen, Gianfranco Zola, Gerard Houllier and John Collins.

Duxbury confirmed interviews are under way over replacing Curbishley, but refused to reveal who could be in line to land the position.

He told Sky Sports News: "They (the interviews) are continuing. We have got our shortlist.

"We have narrowed it down to about five or six candidates now. We'll be meeting with people over the weekend."