Julian Dicks fancies the West Ham job

Former West Ham left-back Julian Dicks tonight revealed he fancies the challenge of reviving his old club's fortunes.

The Hammers sacked Avram Grant on Sunday, just minutes after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.

Dicks, now 42, had two long playing spells with West Ham, and his hard-man playing style made him a big favourite of the supporters.

Now in charge of non-League Grays Athletics, Dicks admitted it is a big jump to Championship level.

"Of course it is, but that's not saying I can't do the job," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

"I'd love to have the chance to do the job."

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