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West Ham United Sacks Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo

November 3, 2026 · 2 sources

West Ham United just sacked head coach Nuno Espírito Santo after fourteen months in charge. The fifty-two-year-old took over in September twenty twenty-five and oversaw their relegation from the Premier League. One source notes he had thirty-three games to save them. The club sits eighth in the Championship after a three-one home defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. They are six points behind leaders Middlesbrough. Assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa also left the club. Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge for the trip to Cardiff City on Wednesday. One outlet mentions internal support for former manager Scott Parker to take over. The search for a permanent replacement is already underway.

West Ham United Sacks Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo