West Ham sack Nuno after poor Championship start
West Ham sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo after winning only two of their last six Championship matches.
Nuno took charge in September 2025 and oversaw the club's relegation from the Premier League. Nuno has been removed after a slow start to West Ham's second league season.
West Ham sit in eighth place, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough. West Ham were favorites for automatic promotion.
West Ham lost two home matches in a row this week. West Ham fell 3-2 to Southampton, then 3-1 to West Bromwich Albion.
Scott Parker led Bournemouth and Burnley to promotion from the Championship. Scott Parker is in serious talks to replace Nuno.
Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge for Wednesday's trip to Cardiff City.
- Eighth, six points behind Middlesbrough
- Current league position
- Two wins in last six games
- Recent form
- September 2025
- Nuno tenure start
- Fourth permanent manager since May 2024
- Managers since Moyes
Why it mattersWest Ham need immediate improvement to challenge for promotion. A mid-season managerial change signals the board's frustration with results.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but West Ham's pursuit of promotion is watched by Australian football fans.
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