Paolo Di Canio on turning down Sir Alex on Xmas day, regret over ref push & his West Ham exit anger

[@fatbrad1992]

Love the way he refers to West Ham as a family not a club that’s why he will always be loved here

[@yeahok1839]

This man made me fall in love with west ham. Watching him every week at 10 years old will forever be with me. west ham and lazio legend!!

[@Onlinesully]

andrew R lovely memories to have

[@paulies5407]

Same here. Great time to be a west ham fan back then, had so many characters in our team, on and off the pitch

[@Onlinesully]

Paul Seager I loved in west London for a few years. Kinda wish now I had gone to see west ham play or the grounds at least

[@semprelazio8864]

@Pia Kjærsgaard 🤚😎 Duce

[@kevinlynch9438]

andrew R andrew R we had him first but I already loved Celtic 🇮🇪💚🇮🇪

[@MrMdonaghy7]

It's a real shame that Sky Sports couldn't be bothered to ask Paolo more about his time at Charlton, considering they covered every other club he played for. Even though we only had him for one season, he was one of the best players that I have seen in a Charlton shirt. We finished 7th in 2003/2004 our highest top flight finish since the 50's, what a player an even better man!

[@Ironz89]

Cause he never wanted to join Charlton he would of stayed at West Ham if roeder was sacked like he should of been after we was relegated

[@MrMdonaghy7]

@@Ironz89 lots of players left West Ham when you went down in 2003 then went on to have fantastic careers and haven't had the calibre of youngsters since. Di Canio will always been idolised at West Ham for obvious reasons, he became the main player for Charlton alongside Scott Parker before leaving for Chelsea. How much has changed for both West Ham and Charlton since then!

[@thelizardking9382]

I'm a gooner fan. But I've always loved Di Canio. Great player, great passion and also the scorer of the greatest goal I've ever seen. That volley!!!!!

[@leon-p5z2u]

irons

[@MagpieLee]

This interview was really insightful into Paolo's character as a man of honour. Total respect from me. He turned down Sir Alex Ferguson because he wanted to repay West Ham. Great guy. Meanwhile, Alan Shearer who turned down Man Utd for a dream move to play for his boyhood club and wear the #9 shirt still gets stick from Man Utd fans.

[@joekavanagh7171]

And Shearer won precisely what?

[@happyChappy96621]

@@joekavanagh7171 I mean he did win the league with Blackburn

[@TheHarrybo1]

@@joekavanagh7171 won the premier league & played for his boyhood club im guessing probably achieved more than you & i

[@ahmed._dinho]

We should give Paolo a lot of respect, turning down the best manager at the time is quite big for others.He didn't care about glory infact he is all about loyalty and respect.

[@Rodders0223]

Shame he never showed any of his players respect as manager. Heard more bad things about this guy than most. He is a lunatic, a narcissist and an ego maniac.

[@ay613]

played for charlton lol

[@aidantoner8313]

DDG why respect a neo nazi & fascist.

[@gaz8177]

DDG respect ? Lmao. Have you read reports how he treated players at the teams he managed Sunderland and Swindon ? The guys a 100percent bellend

[@ay613]

@ciaran doherty true true it was a bit tongue and cheek.

[@wright427]

Danny Wilson the architect of SWFCs downfall.. "we don't want fancy dans at our club" Well Done Wilson, got rid of Carbone and Di Canio in the same season, the only two players that kept us up for two years.. Nobber.

[@wright427]

@Kevin Murphy has always lived on the back of getting Barnsley promoted. Done nothing since..

[@wright427]

@Kevin Murphy quite possibly. Good shout there pal.

[@brandonwilson2732]

Gavin Wright 💯

[@bigdave7021]

He’s a piggy bastard that’s why

[@alfexsinosystems9205]

I agree. He didn't support Di Canio at all after the Alcock incident. Talked about foreign players in a derogatory way. Dinosaur manager even at a young age, came across as a bit thick. Its because of him United are actually a more successful club over the last 20 years

[@williamgray2590]

Rangers fan but absolutely love how Paolo talks about Tommy Burns and how he helped him on and off pitch

[@RefinedRouge]

Paulo should of been in the sopranos as a hit man and his method of execution is a slight push

[@147sterling6]

What a legend. Many times at Upton Park did I sing the immortal, 'PAOLO DI CANIO! PAOLO DI CANIO! (La Donna Mobile tune). Still got the shirts, especially the away shirt where we knocked Man Utd out of the FA cup 2001. What a player..

[@Ard.cfc90]

Hail Hail paolo 💚☘️ I remember my first Celtic match at paradise in the 90's, just behind the net in a half built stand, watching the three amigos doing their magic up close. Thanks for starting my life long love for hoops. 🇮🇪☘️💚

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

He was was failure in Scotland 😂

[@wall-e7179]

Actually changed football boots forever in Scotland from black with a couple of colours, to white, gold, and every colour under the sun. He was a star for Celtic and unconditionally loved (like only Paulo can) the late, legendary, Tommy Burns.

[@BeatPoet67]

You're looking well Paolo! I loved your year at Celtic. I'm sorry we failed to open the biscuit tin yet again...

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

Tommy Burns had some team back then and I'm a Rangers supporter. Telling him he wasnt that good that season was nuts.

[@northbadger]

In his season at Celtic he was a cult figure....an amazing player.

[@gmaccruyff55]

When he signed for Celtic,he came out of the main entrance,held up a scarf and preached "Its a grand old team too play for! Different class!

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

Tell us. What did he do at Celtic ? 😂

[@stevenoconnor7208]

Despite the problems they had with the club, I will never get tired of players like Di Canio and Cadete talking with such love and respect for Tommy Burns. I could listen to that all day. Also, after having such a brilliant time in England, I'm so glad that Di Canio doesn't just dismiss his time at Celtic and I think that's mainly because of the fans. I loved that season. Unfortunately, they didn't win anything but some of the football we saw was so entertaining (and some of it not so much 😂)

[@Brickktopp]

Love to hear him talk about the legend tommy burns

[@MrKIKO0riko]

Who's here after listening to Si Ferry on under the cosh

[@Timekeeper1200]

Di canio would have been brilliant at United

[@thomasandersen6719]

I agree....I really wanted United to sign him back then...he was something special

[@sharpvidtube]

He was brilliant at United

[@bigdogtabooya5426]

@@sharpvidtube haha TRUE!

[@romanoonamor7690]

@BENJAMIN FLEISHER Yeah, quality block... I mean, for a nazi

[@jamestuff5240]

@Dialpranks naw jimmy johnstone was

[@benvincent9677]

Great interview. Great player. Love that he was loyal to west ham. Respect.

[@smartz9043]

Even though he was only at celtic for one season you can tell the impact and connection he had with the fans

[@Azrael442]

Pleasure listening to him. All men should aspire to be a little more Paulo Dicanio

[@kw3046]

Salute to Paolo from Chelsea fan. Underrated both skill and integrity.

[@michaelkavanagh932]

Loved him at Celtic. I remember his equaliser against Rangers at Ibrox when he jumped into celebrate with the Celtic fans. A few of us nearly died trying to jump down to hug him 😂. What a player

[@bigfrancis3307]

Paulo Di Canio! ⚒

[@andrethethrashe]

Paolo

[@paulwakeham6473]

Paolo Di Canio west ham legend ⚒⚒

[@LA-fr7fx]

The best interview on the Sky channel - Paulo should be a sky pundit, would love to listen to his opinions every week.

[@romanoonamor7690]

Read Mein Kampf then

[@Steve23JJ]

He already is in italy

[@f0ns0r]

He already is in Italy and yes he's great in my opinions, I always like his point of view

[@Kiwi-pb4hv]

Love a bit of Paolo

[@jonnietash9889]

What a great interview, thanks for this all involved :-)

[@hamiltonmews]

Temperamental, but with the talent to back it up. I miss players like these.

[@itzsol23]

I prefer to win one vs five; than five vs one - LEGEND

[@spreadthelove77]

It was because of Paolo I bought my first and only pair of white boots. Pantofola d’oro out of Greaves Sports (still there) in Glasgow city centre. About 90 odd quid, but was worth every penny. 💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bear1245]

Alcock should have sent himself off after Paulo for such a poor dive

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

Indeed. Hollywood is missing him

[@Simko21]

paolo di canio is a real personality,always says,what he thinks,straightaway and a charismatic former footballer. as a manager unfortunately he was too honest and hard.and in the wrong club called sunderland. his press conference at tottenham was world class.

[@eggmanting]

His impression of 'Arry was a classic

[@bullionmaster]

La Maestro! super-talented, super passionate, a true maverick of the game 👏 what a player! the only west ham player that stood out and always came up with something extraordinary! He is Football! Nothing but Respect 👏 Chelsea Fan

[@dmg8530]

Interesting at 13:00 how the memory maybe plays tricks. In Paolo's first season at Sheff Wed, 1997-98, they finished 16th in the EPL!!

[@John_Wood_]

What a loyal man.

[@DonDon-df5ie]

I love this guy even more.

[@arkane5260]

Great interview! Never watched him much as a player but seems like a very decent and honest guy. Enjoyed listening to him speak.

[@romanoonamor7690]

He's not a decent person. He's a nazi and used to celebrate his goals with the nazi salute. Unless that's your idea of a very decent guy. $

[@mrkipling2201]

He definitely shouldn’t have pushed Paul Alcock but the way Alcock reacted, it was like he’d been shot!! Very sad that he died young though, he was actually quite a good referee.

[@mrkipling2201]

Tony at the time he was pushed?? I’m not sure. Such a shame he died far too young.

[@goalski134]

Mr Kipling i was unaware he had passed. may he rest in peace.

[@mrkipling2201]

@@goalski134 👍👍

[@tubbybeaver4471]

the man was a lunatic....brilliant to watch and an unbelievable player

[@KorJpn]

Paolo Di Canio, is a fans's fav player

[@jdhammer2112]

loved him at west ham , once a hammer always a hammer

[@johnboylan3832]

Except when you're a nail.

[@mickyJJ100]

West ham legend and had love and still dose for west ham fans

[@Louis-lx2kw]

Our boy Paolo⚒⚒

[@gddanielk8491]

His English is rly good. Idk it surprised me considering some other Italian coaches and player’s language skills. Good content

[@kwameboadukissi426]

His English has always been good. Same can be said of some of his compatriots of his time in England, like Zola, Di Matteo, and Vialli. They all seemed to me back then like a bunch of well-read people with broader world view.

[@ZolaMagic25]

@@kwameboadukissi426 especially Vialli and Di Matteo. Both very intelligent.

[@mediacenterman8583]

He played for 3 British clubs and managed two. This is why his English is so good.

[@darrendiggins9853]

2021.anyone agree that his goal against Wimbledon is still the best premier League goal ever scored. It is for me

[@marcjohnson7734]

Loyalty like that you'll never see again 👌

[@FIghtingIrish87]

Love the way he spoke about Tommy Burns.

[@Mr-zx8fu]

Nobody forgets tommy burns. Remarkable

[@johnboylan3832]

Who?

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

If he'd have stayed at Celtic until Larson, Moravcik and O'Neill arrived. Fantasy football. Great footballer.

[@nigelwatts6710]

A magician ⚒⚒

[@LennyRoach20]

I’m a massive West Ham fan but the truth is he never turned down Sir Alex. He agreed to sign for United and the only reason why the move didn’t go through was because Dwight Yorke sale could t be finalised in time. Other than that he was going. I was at the Leicester home game where he scored the winner and waved goodbye to the fans so trust me he was 100% leaving West Ham 👍🏻

[@yanikg-force]

Great interview. Well done.

[@edgar6628]

I'm West ham and im speaking on behalf of all hammers we love Paolo. Hes got a West ham tattoo on his arm just shows who he is. You never see that. West ham loves you di canio your our legend

[@anthonyowolabi]

Still blows my mind that this guy never played for the National team [him and Carbone] I wonder how many caps he and Carbone will have by now if they played today. Such was the quality in those days and such is the quality now. Shows us how far the quality in football has fallen ( I remember when he played for Westham up front with Wanchope. The Westham announcer before games used to say - Paulo Dicaniooooooo, Paulo Wanchopeoooooo. Hahaha fun memories ))

[@MartinParnham]

Also shows how good Italy were back then and the amount of talent they had to pick from. If DiCanio were English he’d have been a regular.

[@f0ns0r]

Late 90s Italy has got as "10", Del Piero, Baggio, Totti, Mancini, Chiesa, Signori,Zola ... All players with a greater status than Di Canio. Today a player like Zola or Chiesa, who back then were the 6-7th choice and had problem to find space in NT, would be our best player by a mile.

[@davawilson5226]

Celtic fans love him☘️☘️💚

[@mobywk]

🤣 12:37 two Italian players with pizza. Imagine if they did that now, Indian player with a chapatti and a black dude with fry chicken, how times have changed.

[@johnnymanolas1276]

Spot on!

[@f0ns0r]

That Italian sketch would be ok today as well probably. For some reason racism doesn't apply on Italian stereotypes.

[@bispingufconeeyefightingma6916]

Di canio will all ways be remembered by celtic hail hail dicannio

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

Fiery top drawer player. We need a Di Canio in today's football climate

[@howwwwwyyyyy]

What a character and what a player

[@DaveE13955]

Loved the man at West Ham. Was at upton park when he scored that goal against Wimbledon.

[@kalvinlye7893]

Superb player who always gave 100% whenever he played. Great footballer.

[@henryhill1364]

DiCanio god !! Forza lazio

[@SniperkingGaming-us6rv]

31.30 for Alex Ferguson talk.

[@Red5_]

Paolo Di Canio We love you COYI

[@esvaccord]

What about the goal he scored against united when bartez stop & raised his hand tried to con him into offside.

[@leonelleo4425]

Taxi for Barthez 😀😀😀😀😀

[@jordanmc9877]

Typical barthez.

[@textbook1263]

We needed a Sheringham-like player too play for us that season. Teddy left in the summer of 2001 after being Player of the Year that season, a combination of Ruud + Di Canio with Solskjaer off of the bench from January onwards might have put a different spin on that title race entirely. It would have meant no Diego Forlan which is a heartbreaker in retrospect but the chance to make it 4 in a row would have been special.

[@walboyfredo6025]

SAF would liked di Canio then Forlan that year.

[@mikipiediaelburro7588]

Just an incredible player..the greatest player I ever seen for the Hammers..and Ive seen Brooking Paqueta Tevez Rio JCole Carrick Benayoun Kudus..Paulo is No1❤⚒️⚒️

[@amcds2867]

i used to think Paolo Di Canio was a trouble maker. How wrong i was. Nice guy.

[@ianlyon6224]

That Harry impression 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Xgeneration28]

when he made nigel winterburn flinch looool

[@iryaniedit2317]

He was one mad bastard. Wish he was still in management

[@eric144144]

Great interview.

[@danielpooley7148]

As a millwall fan I loved di canio

[@573lbt]

Paolo we love you ❤

[@euanelliott3613]

Great footballer.

[@jamesi2018]

Great man, was class at celtic

[@elisabrown3018]

Paolo Legend 😊👍⚒🇮🇹

[@stuartirons3856]

Hated him at Celtic but cant dispute the fact he was a great player entertainment value 10 out 10 scored some fantastic goals over the years. 🇬🇧

[@keyuantejohnson6266]

as a chelsea fan rangers are my favourite Scottish club

[@chazyg6254]

Legend.... from an Arsenal fan

[@SM7993-f2i]

I only wish he had played for Glasgow Rangers. Genius of a player and a real good man.

[@birtlee2078]

Legend - from a Sunderland fan!

[@glpify]

Top man👏🏾

[@stiffler107]

i met him at the euros what a gentleman great player

[@paulies5407]

Legend.

[@paulinemaclean1298]

What a bhoy! Legend

[@sosass2050]

He deserved more chances to play for the Italian national side; If he had played during the '94 WC who knows, Italy might had won it

[@Brokenface]

Nah Italy would have won It anyway, we lost for a penalty and there were better players at the time for national team, Di Canio wasn't needed

[@andreanecchi5930]

Io che sono milanista lo adoravo quando giocava

[@saadlard342]

cazzo nazi

[@tayeebhussain5014]

Quality Player.

[@chrismassey1960]

All Italians play Subutio. They brilliant

[@stevieboy826]

What a player? What a human being?

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

This man's photo should be next to the words Morals, Integrity and Loyalty in the dictionary ..

[@welshhibby]

Great interview

[@scippio3]

did brilliant as swindon manager walked the league promoted as champions about 3 weeks before the season ended

[@cyberhermit1222]

Best player in Premier League

[@jamesgibson4585]

Swindon legend

[@rabmcnair4488]

Loved Di Canio when he played for Celtic but think he was better suited to West Ham due to the right wing politics he shared with their fans as opposed to the anti-fascist politics at Celtic.

[@jackominty3633]

Impressive sideburns mate!