West Ham chair defends Sheringam arrival

West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan insists Teddy Sheringham’s arrival as attacking coach does not undermine the position of manager Sam Allardyce – but admits the club must target a top-six finish.

The Irons’ board backed Allardyce following showdown talks in the summer sparked by a campaign which ended in 13th place, but only after a late pull clear of the relegation scrap.