West Ham United No2 Steve Clarke clashed with co-owner David Sullivan last week, it has been revealed.

The Sunday Mirror says it was Clarke and Sullivan who were involved in the angry exchanges last Thursday at the Hammers' ­training ground.

In front of the players Clarke demanded ­Sullivan leave their meeting. Sullivan was annoyed by that snub in front of the playing staff.

Afterwards, and in private, the duo had another heated confrontation.