{
  "id": 18104080,
  "title": "West Ham hires Scott Parker as coach after firing Nuno Espirito Santo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/west-ham-hires-scott-parker-as-coach-after-firing-nuno-espirito-santo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T10:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/11/04/west-ham-hires-scott-parker-as-coach-after-firing-nuno-espirito-santo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "West Ham appointed former captain Scott Parker as their new coach on Wednesday, following the firing of Nuno Espirito Santo. The 46-year-old Parker signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the club. Parker, who played for West Ham between 2007 and 2011, expressed his pride in joining the team and shared fond memories of his time there. He also highlighted the warm and loving atmosphere at West Ham, where he felt most at home.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "West Ham appoints Scott Parker as new coach",
    "Parker signs two-and-a-half year contract",
    "Former West Ham captain returns to club"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Bringing a former captain back into the fold signals a desire to restore club identity and emotional connection following the dismissal of the previous manager.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Parker returns to West Ham as manager in promotion push",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/parker-returns-to-west-ham-as-manager-in-promotion-push",
        "published": "2026-11-04T10:12:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "West Ham name Scott Parker head coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/west-ham-name-scott-parker-head-coach",
        "published": "2026-11-04T10:50:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}