West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has slammed the British government for their moaning over the Premier League's record TV deal.

Big Sam wrote in the London Evening Standard: "Fingers have been pointed at the Premier League and their commitment to grass-roots football but, over the present deal, they are donating £56million a year to exactly that cause.

"Let's not forget that provision for grass-roots sport is principally a government responsibility - rather than an obligation for the Premier League.

"Weren't there promises, after the Olympics, that there would be investment in school sports? Has it happened?

"It's a disgrace that there is a reliance instead on the Premier League and charities to provide the funding. Some blame?shifting has gone on here."