West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo

West Ham United have dismissed head coach Nuno Espirito Santo following a poor start to the Championship season. The 52-year-old took charge in September 2025 and was responsible for the team's relegation from the Premier League last year. BBC Sport reports that the club is in advanced discussions with Scott Parker, a former Burnley, Bournemouth and Fulham boss, to replace Espirito Santo.

Parker had four successful seasons as a player with West Ham and led Bournemouth and Burnley to promotion from the Championship. West Ham currently sits eighth in the table, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough, having lost two of their last six games. Assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have also departed the club.

Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will serve as interim managers for West Ham's upcoming match against Cardiff City. The club's board has decided a change is necessary to ensure they achieve their objectives and meet expectations.