The Hammers are very happy at the Boleyn Ground this season as Sam Allardyce’s men emerge as one of the Premier League’s surprise packages. LIAM NEWMAN believes that the impact of a certain Mr Sheringham cannot be overlooked

Since being appointed manager of West Ham in 2011, Sam Allardyce has consistently masterminded positive results for the east Londoners. Nevertheless, Big Sam has regularly been scrutinised throughout his Hammers tenure with the primary accusation being that the team don’t provide enough entertainment.

Having consolidated the club’s position...