Sam Allardyce says situation at West Ham is a DISASTER after 5

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The Hammers are already struggling in the league and after being dumped out of the FA Cup, Allardyce accepts there could be repercussions for his future

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West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce accepts the current situation at Upton Park is a 'disaster' following the 5-0 FA Cup humiliation against Nottingham Forest.

A number of injuries and suspensions led to the Hammers' boss making nine changes for the trip to the City Ground - as the Premier League strugglers were thumped by their Championship opponents.

And Allardyce accepts things are currently at an all-time low at Upton Park - as the problems continue to mount.

He said: 'My hands are tied behind my back every time I see what's available and the team is almost picking itself.

'It's a disaster at the moment, a total disaster and in certain areas we've not been able to cope.'

The defeat compiles the misery for Allardyce - who is now under immense pressure - with the club sliding perilously to 19th in the Premier League table, following a run of seven games without a win.

Co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan are unlikely to act immediately but their hand could well be forced - should the Hammers fail to pick up in the coming weeks - something which Allardyce is well aware of.

Asked if he expected repercussions, he said: 'There might be, who knows? It's their decision, not mine.

'I'm not saying it won't happen unless I start to get results. I have got to get results, I know that.'

Injuries and suspensions led to the West Ham manager handing debuts to several of the club's youngsters - including Seb Lletget, Danny Whitehead and Callum Driver - as his second string were thumped by the Reds.

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And with a Capital One Cup semi-final against Manchester City coming up this week, Allardyce admits his priorities ultimately lay away from this afternoon's encounter.

The 59-year-old said: 'What choice did I have? I don't think I had one.

'I make the decisions for benefit of everyone at the football club. We have a huge amount of problems in terms of available players.

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'I picked the team so it's my responsibility. You know what my priorities are: the priorities are the Premier League first and then Capital One Cup.'

His problems have not been helped by the failure to sign Everton defender John Heitinga - with the Dutchman rejecting a move to Upton Park last week.

Allardyce has made no secret of his desire to improve his defence this month and earmarked Manchester City's out-of-favour man Joleon Lescott as a potential acquisition.

He added: 'I don't know if Joleon is available, but if it is possible, I would like to get him.'

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