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West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo

West Ham announced on Tuesday that they had sacked head coach Nuno Esprito Santo after a disappointing start to the Championship season."West Ham United can confirm that men's first-team head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has left his position with immediate effect," the club said in a statement.

West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo

West Ham has dismissed head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, following a poor start to the Championship season. The 52-year-old was in charge when the London club were relegated from the Premier League last year. Many expected the Hammers to secure a promotion back to the top flight, but they are now positioned eighth in the second-tier table, trailing leaders Middlesbrough by six points.

West Ham has confirmed that Espirito Santo has left his role with immediate effect, citing the need for a change to keep the club's goals on course after a thorough review of the early season.

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