West Ham appoint Scott Parker as head coach after sacking Nuno

West Ham appoint Scott Parker as head coach after sacking Nuno

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West Ham United appointed former midfielder Scott Parker as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract on 4 November in London, following the dismissal of Nuno Espírito Santo. The club said it had terminated Nuno after a 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion on 3 November, ending his spell after 13 Championship games that left West Ham eighth in the league. Earlier reports had linked Parker with the vacant role.

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West Ham United Nuno Espírito Santo Scott Parker Mark Noble Rui Pedro Silva Rui Barbosa Steve Potts Gerard Prenderville

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London, United Kingdom West Bromwich, United Kingdom Cardiff, United Kingdom Burnley, United Kingdom Fulham, United Kingdom Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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November 04, 2026
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West Ham appoint Scott Parker as head coach ahead of Championship promotion push
West Ham appoint Scott Parker as head coach ahead of Championship promotion push

Sky Sports • 04 Nov 12:56

Former player Scott Parker takes over as West Ham head coach, bringing a record of three Championship promotions and a defensive focus to the club's bid for Premier League promotion.

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Scott Parker appointed head coach of West Ham on 2½-year deal
Scott Parker appointed head coach of West Ham on 2½-year deal

The Guardian • 04 Nov 10:08

West Ham United have named former midfielder Scott Parker as head coach, signing him to a two-and-a-half-year contract after dismissing Nuno Espírito Santo.

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Scott Parker appointed West Ham head coach on two-and-a-half-year deal
Scott Parker appointed West Ham head coach on two-and-a-half-year deal

Sky Sports • 04 Nov 09:39

West Ham United have hired former midfielder Scott Parker as head coach, signing him to a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace Nuno Espírito Santo.

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November 03, 2026
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West Ham dismiss Nuno Espírito Santo after 13 Championship games
West Ham dismiss Nuno Espírito Santo after 13 Championship games

Sky Sports • 03 Nov 20:36

West Ham United have sacked manager Nuno Espírito Santo following a run of defeats that left the club eighth in the Championship, with former player Scott Parker linked to the vacant role.

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West Ham dismiss Nuno Espírito Santo, eye Scott Parker as replacement
West Ham dismiss Nuno Espírito Santo, eye Scott Parker as replacement

ESPN Singapore • 03 Nov 09:10

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.

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