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Promotion specialist Parker the ‘sensible’ choice for West Ham

Scott Parker is a “really sensible appointment” for West Ham, ex-Hammers star Matt Jarvis has told GOAL, but questions will inevitably be asked of whether a Championship promotion specialist can ultimately crack the Premier League while operating in the East End. Another managerial change has been made at the London Stadium, with Nuno Espirito Santo being relieved of his duties.

Parker returns to West Ham as head coach to replace Nuno

West Ham United have appointed former midfielder Scott Parker as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal to revive their faltering Championship promotion bid. The 46-year-old succeeds Nuno Espirito Santo, who was dismissed on Tuesday following consecutive home defeats against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion.

What's gone so wrong at West Ham for Nuno to be sacked?

The Hammers have decided to make a change in the dugout after an alarmingly inconsistent start to the 2026-27 campaign

West Ham United v Portsmouth - Carabao Cup First Round

Not Carrick: shock sacking for a famous manager in England

Who will be the replacement?

West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion - Sky Bet Championship 2026/27

West Ham officially sack Nuno as replacement named

West Ham United have officially parted ways with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo as the club attempts to rescue its promotion ambitions. The former Wolves and Tottenham boss departs following a difficult start to life in the Championship after the Hammers were relegated from the top flight last term.

West Ham 1-3 West Brom: Boos for Nuno, joy for Baggies

West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo faced the wrath of the London Stadium crowd after a 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion in the Championship on Saturday. A second straight home loss leaves the Championship promotion favourites eighth and six points off the pace, while a slick and measured Albion side moved into the top four in front of 3,000 travelling fans.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Chambly	8	6	0	2	15	8	7	18	W W L W L
2	Creteil	8	5	2	1	16	4	12	17	W W W W D
3	Furiani Agliani	8	5	2	1	16	7	9	17	W L W W W
4	Lusitanos St Maur	8	4	4	0	12	7	5	16	D D W D W
5	Feignies Aulnoye	8	4	4	0	7	3	4	16	W D W W W

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