Charlton boss Lee Bowyer has revealed he would like to manage former club West Ham one day ahead of their Carabao Cup tie tonight.
Bowyer, a boyhood West Ham fan, made over 50 appearances for the Hammers over two spells with the club having joined them on loan from Leeds United in 2003 before eventually making a permanent move to East London from Newcastle United in 2006.
The now Charlton boss has spoken recently of the torment following the Addicks relegation to League One, but ahead of his first return to West Ham as a manager, Bowyer was keen to reflect on happier times.
“It’s really special [to be going back]," he told talkSPORT. "Growing up as a West Ham fan and playing there as well,” Bowyer said.
“It’s going to be a bit surreal going there as a manager. It’s like I’ve gone through every stage of going to a West Ham stadium, so I’m looking forward to it.
He added: “Having the fans singing my name will be something I never forget so hopefully one day I might be able to manage them, so I can go the full circle.”
