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West Ham turn to Scott Parker after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo as head coach

West Ham intent on instant return to Premier League Nuno took over from Graham Potter in September 2025 West Ham are poised to appoint Scott Parker as their manager after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 3 sources•1 min read•Updated November 3, 2026, 12:42 PM UTC
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  • The club kept faith with Nuno after their relegation from the Premier League last season but patience has snapped with the side eighth in the Championship after the 3-1 defeat by West Bromwich Albion last Saturday.

West Ham United sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and are said to be in talks with Scott Parker as his replacement.

Parker has been out of work since leaving Burnley last season but there is optimism he will be in place when West Ham visit Cardiff City on Wednesday.

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