sam allardyce says he would have no problem with sneaking through the ` back door ' into european football via the fair play league .
the hammers started the season strongly and looked a good bet for european qualification around christmas before their form fell away .
if west ham finish top of the pile and england 's top flight is within the top three ` fair-playing ' leagues in europe , which it was on last count - they will earn a europa league place .
` it 's a headache but you 've got to take the opportunity if it arises , ' he said .
` i think every player wants , not come back that