West Ham sack Nuno Espírito Santo as head coach with club eighth in Championship

West Ham intent on instant return to Premier LeagueNuno took over from Graham Potter in September 2025West Ham have sacked Nuno Espírito Santo after a disappointing run of form. The club kept faith with the head coach 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. Continue reading…

West Ham have sacked Nuno Espírito Santo after a disappointing run of form, intent on an instant return to the Premier League 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. In the Guardian app, tap the Profile