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West Ham sack Nuno Espírito Santo as head coach

West Ham United have sacked their head coach, Nuno Espírito Santo, with immediate effect following a review of the club’s start to the EFL Championship sea Read More: https://punchng.com/west-ham-sack-nuno-espirito-santo-as-head-coach/

West Ham sack Nuno Espírito Santo as head coach

West Ham United have terminated their contract with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, effective immediately. The club announced the decision in a statement on its website, citing the need for a managerial change to maintain its objectives and expectations following a review of the team's performance in the EFL Championship. Coaches Rui Pedro Silva and Rui Barbosa, along with assistant head coach Nuno, have also departed from the club.

The board expressed gratitude to the trio for their contributions and wished them well in their future endeavors. The search for a new head coach has commenced, with Mark Noble, Steve Potts, and Gerard Prenderville set to oversee squad preparations as they prepare for their upcoming Championship fixture against Cardiff City.

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