West Ham are poised to appoint Scott Parker as their manager after firing Nuno Espírito Santo. Parker has been out of work since leaving Burnley last season but there is optimism he will be in place when West Ham visit Cardiff City on Wednesday. The club kept faith with Nuno after last season’s relegation from the Premier League but patience has snapped with the side eighth in the Championship after last Saturday’s 3-1 defeat by West Bromwich Albion.
Nuno struggled to get his ideas across after taking over from Graham Potter in September 2025. He had 33 games to save West Ham from relegation but his tactics were poor, his team selections were confusing and his signings have not worked out. West Ham are intent on an instant return to the top flight and want to get their automatic promotion hopes back on track.
Parker is a former West Ham player and his backroom staff is expected to include his former teammate Mark Noble. West Ham United would like to thank Nuno, Rui and Rui for their hard work and commitment during their time at the club, and wish them all the very best for the future.”
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