West Ham sacks coach Nuno after poor Championship start

West Ham United has sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after a disappointing start to the EFL Championship season. The 52-year-old Portuguese coach took charge in September 2025 and previously guided the club to relegation from the Premier League.

The London club currently sits eighth in the Championship table, six points behind league leaders Middlesbrough. West Ham has won only two of its last six matches and suffered consecutive home defeats, losing 3-2 to Southampton and 3-1 to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

“Following a thorough review of the start to the EFL Championship season, the board of directors believe that a change is necessary at this time in order to ensure that the club's objectives and expectations remain on track.”

Assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have also departed the club. Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge for Wednesday night's Championship trip to Cardiff City.

West Ham's board stated that a change is necessary to keep the club's objectives and expectations on track. The club thanked Nuno and the two departing coaches for their work and commitment.

The search for a permanent replacement is already underway. BBC Sport reports that the club is in advanced talks with Scott Parker, the former Burnley, Bournemouth and Fulham manager who won promotion from the Championship with both Bournemouth and Burnley.

West Ham is seeking its fourth permanent manager since David Moyes left London Stadium in May 2024. Julen Lopetegui, Nuno's predecessor, was sacked after six months despite winning six of 20 Premier League matches.