West Ham icon Paolo Di Canio is taking charge of a Hammers legends side this weekend.

The 45 year-old former striker will take the reins of the Elite Hammers Heroes team in a highly competitive legends tournament at Brisbane Road this Sunday.

The outspoken fan-favourite told Standard Sport: “It is always a great feeling to put on the West Ham shirt, as everyone knows my time at the club was very special to me.

“It is a pleasure for me to manage and play for the West Ham legends and I can assure all the West Ham fans that we will do our best to beat the legends of Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham and give them a great afternoon of football and entertainment.”

West Ham are second favourites behind holders Chelsea with sponsors williamhill.com, with Di Canio favourite to finish the tournament top scorer.

The gifted forwrad scored one of the Premier League's most memorable goals - and exquisite volley for West Ham against Wimbledon in the 1999-2000 season.

*Glenn Hoddle is technical director of the Elite Legends Cup tournament at Brisbane Road on Sunday with the greatest legends from Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal and West Ham.

*Last remaining tickets still available from www.leytonorient.com www.F30legends.co.uk

* www.williamhill.com make holders Chelsea favourites.