article_snippet.sent: It comes as a blow for manager Sam Allardyce who is aiming to finish in eighth position as manager Sam Allardyce who is aiming to finish in eighth position as he fights for a new contract with West Ham fights for a new contract with West Ham.
article_snippet.sent: manager Sam Allardyce who is aiming to finish in eighth position as he fights for a new contract with West Ham's current deal expires at the end of the season the season and Allardyce's current deal is not certain co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan will keep David Sullivan on, despite already beating last season's total by three points.
article_snippet.sent: Manager Sam Allardyce's current deal expires at the end of the season the season and Manager Sam Allardyce's current deal is not certain Manager Sam Allardyce's current deal will be kept on .
highlights_snippet.sent: West Ham drew 1-1 with Stoke City  in the Premier League on Saturday .
  