West Ham sack Nuno Espírito Santo and turn to Scott Parker as head coach
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West Ham are set to appoint Scott Parker as their new manager following the dismissal of Nuno Espirito after a 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion left the club eighth in the Championship.
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Why It Matters
West Ham suffered relegation from the Premier League last season and currently sit eighth in the Championship.
West Ham are poised to appoint Scott Parker as their manager after firing Nuno Espirito. Parker has been out of work since leaving Burnley last season but there is optimism he will be in place when West Ham visit Cardiff City on Wednesday.
The club kept faith with Nuno after last season’s relegation from the Premier League but patience has snapped with the side eighth in the Championship after last Saturday’s 3-1 defeat by West Bromwich Albion.
Nuno struggled to get his ideas across after taking over from Graham Potter in September 2025. He had 33 games to save West Ham from relegation but his tactics were poor, his team selections were confusing and his signings have not worked out.
West Ham are intent on an instant return to the top flight and want to get their automatic promotion hopes back on track. Parker is a former West Ham player and his backroom staff is expected to include his former teammate Mark Noble.
“Following a thorough review of the start to the EFL Championship season, the board of directors believe that a change is necessary at this time in order to ensure that the club’s objectives and expectations remain on track,” a club statement said.
What to Watch
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Scott Parker will be in place as manager when West Ham visit Cardiff City on Wednesday.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will Scott Parker officially take charge before the Cardiff City match?
