Sheringham will join Sam Allardyce’s backroom staff on a part-time basis in order to work on improving the attacking element of the Hammers side.
The 48-year-old was delighted to be joining the Hammers once again. “I’m very excited,” said Sheringham. “Sam phoned me a week or so ago and asked me if I fancied it. It was far too good to resist really.”
“Being a West Ham boy and coming from the area, it fits nicely in all that I’m about, what with working alongside Sam and knowing a few of the players as well. They’ve got a lot of respect for Sam, they speak very highly of him and to know that’s the case made me want to get involved.
“I know the environment, I know everything about West Ham, and so it was just too good an opportunity to turn down.
“I’ve had a couple of offers since I’ve been out of the game, which didn’t feel quite right but, when this came along, it felt just right for me. I’m delighted to be coming back to the Club.”