Zola in pole position for Hammers job

GIANFRANCO Zola has moved into pole position in the race to be the next West Ham manager, it can be revealed.

The former Chelsea midfielder had a second interview in Rome yesterday and club officials are set to make him their top recommendation to the Hammers board today.

Zola hugely impressed West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury during his interview, and also has the support of club technical director Gianluca Nani.