Curbishley not worried by di Canio’s reputation

ALAN CURBISHLEY claims recruiting Paolo di Canio, the Italian striker with the wild-man reputation, doesn’t faze him.

“It will make me a better manager,” said the Charlton boss upon unveiling the 35-year-old as his latest signing today.

The controversial striker has sealed a one-year deal with the Addicks in the twilight of a colourful career that has included an 11-match ban for pushing a referee while at Sheffield Wednesday.