Ex-West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce believes Kevin Nolan's relationship with captain Mark Noble will benefit the playing group.

Former Hammers skipper Nolan was named as part of David Moyes' backroom staff this week.

"Kevin has been out in the wilderness too long," Allardyce told talkSPORT.

"I think the experience he gained in his position as a manager will stand him in good stead going in with David.

"It is a tough job but he knows all about West Ham.

"He doesn't know all the players now because a lot has changed since he left but his link with Mark Noble will be crucial as well because he is a big man in the dressing room - a West Ham man all his life.

"The quality of player in the squad will eventually turn things around. Perhaps David has been shocked, especially by the last result."