West Ham were right to be ruthless with Nuno, but are they right about Scott Parker?

West Ham coach Nuno Espirito Santo has been sacked following a 3-1 loss to West Brom, with some fans arguing that it was a necessary move due to the pressure he faced. However, it could be questioned whether West Ham's decision to fire him so early in the season was justified. While it is true that Nuno failed to stop the team from falling in the Championship, a more proactive approach of replacing him in the summer might have been better received by fans.

Nuno's bubble has burst at West Ham, and the team's eighth-place standing is too risky at this stage of the season. Nonetheless, West Ham's free-scoring start to the season has been refreshing, and they remain the highest-scoring team in the division. The issue for Nuno and his players was not only conceding too many goals but also their timing, as they have conceded first in nine out of their 16 games in all competitions.

Despite West Ham having the most expensive squad in the Championship, a coach would not need to achieve much to promote the club. Nuno's performance, however, warranted a change. Former West Ham player Scott Parker is the frontrunner to replace him. Parker has a remarkable record of securing promotion with Fulham, Bournemouth, and Burnley in his first season as manager of each club.

However, his success did not last, as Fulham and Burnley were immediately relegated in their subsequent seasons, and he left Bournemouth after a poor start to the Premier League. While Parker's return might bring a nostalgic feel-good factor for West Ham fans, it is crucial to consider how well he would gel with the club's management and whether his playing philosophy of focusing on clean sheets aligns with West Ham's current needs.