West Ham have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after a poor start to the Championship season. The club said the board made the decision after a thorough review of the opening to the EFL Championship campaign.
Club confirms immediate departure
A club statement said: "West Ham can confirm that men’s first-team head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has left his position with immediate effect."
A club statement said: "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."
West Ham said assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa also left the club.
Interim plan and search for successor
West Ham said Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge for the trip to Cardiff on Wednesday night.
West Ham said the process of recruiting a new head coach is already under way.
The club added that "West Ham would like to thank Nuno, Rui and Rui for their hard work and commitment during their time at the club, and wish them all the very best for the future."
Results and league position
West Ham are eighth in the Championship table. They lost back-to-back home Championship matches, 3-2 to Southampton and 3-1 to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
Nuno had been in charge since September 2025 and oversaw West Ham's relegation from the Premier League last season.
Scott Parker linked with role
The Independent reported that West Ham are close to appointing Scott Parker as Nuno's replacement. BBC Sport reported that West Ham are in advanced talks with Scott Parker as Nuno's replacement.
Scott Parker had four seasons as a player with West Ham and has secured promotion from the Championship as a manager.
