West Ham United sack Nuno Espírito Santo with Scott Parker set to return

West Ham United have dismissed head coach Nuno Espírito Santo following a disappointing start to their Championship campaign. The decision comes after a 3-1 home defeat to West Bromwich Albion left the club in eighth place, six points adrift of the league leaders. The BBC reported that assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have also left the club.

The Guardian noted that while the club initially kept faith with Nuno following their relegation from the Premier League last season, patience was exhausted after a run of only two wins in their last six matches. According to the BBC, the club has lost an estimated £200m in revenue due to relegation, making an immediate return to the top flight a commercial priority.

Former West Ham midfielder Scott Parker is in advanced talks to take over at the London Stadium. The BBC reported that Parker, who previously guided Fulham, Bournemouth, and Burnley to promotion, could be in place before the club's upcoming trip to Cardiff City. The Guardian added that his former teammate Mark Noble is expected to be part of the new coaching staff.

Until a permanent appointment is confirmed, Mark Noble, Steve Potts, and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge of the first team. The club statement, cited by both sources, confirmed that the board believes a change is necessary to ensure their promotion objectives remain on track.