Di Canio's career in pictures

1 of 10 Paolo di Canio makes his only appearance for Juventus in the Uefa Cup in December 1992 after spells at Terrana and Lazio

2 of 10 Di Canio moves from AC Milan to Celtic in July 1996 and scores 15 goals in 37 appearances with the Glasgow club

3 of 10 The Italian makes 48 appearances for Sheffield Wednesday but his spell at Hillsborough is marred by his infamous push on referee Paul Alcock in a match against Arsenal in November 1998

4 of 10 Paolo di Canio aims to put his controversial past behind him as he signs for West Ham on 27 January 1999

5 of 10 Paolo makes an immediate impact at Upton Park as he helps the Hammers finish fifth in the Premiership in his first season

6 of 10 The skill of the Italian is apparent when his wonder goal against Wimbledon is named BBC goal of the season in 2000

7 of 10 Paolo's relationship with the fans is sealed when he becomes Hammer of the Year in his first season at the club

8 of 10 Paolo picks up a Fifa fair play award in 2001 for refusing to take advantage of an injury to Everton's goalkeeper

9 of 10 Di Canio plays his last game for West Ham in May 2003 as a 2-2 draw at Birmingham on the final day of the season isn't enough to keep them up

10 of 10 The popular Italian is sure to become a firm favourite with the fans at The Valley after moving to Charlton Athletic in August 2003