West Ham dismiss Nuno Espírito Santo, eye Scott Parker as replacement
West Ham United have terminated manager Nuno Espírito Santo after a 3-1 loss to West Bromwich Albion and are in advanced talks to appoint former player Scott Parker as the new head coach.
West Ham United announced on Tuesday that manager Nuno Espírito Santo has been dismissed following a 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion that left the club in eighth place in the EFL Championship. The club said a review of the season's start indicated a change was needed to keep its objectives on track. "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," the statement read. The club thanked Nuno, assistant coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa for their work and wished them well.
Sources told ESPN that West Ham are close to appointing former player Scott Parker as the new head coach. Parker, who played for the club from 2007 to 2012, has previously guided Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley from the Championship to the Premier League. He left his most recent role at Burnley in April. Mark Noble, a club legend, is expected to assist Parker, with Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville also involved as the team prepares for a match against Cardiff City.
The board indicated that the recruitment process for a new head coach is already underway.