West Ham approach Parker after sacking boss Nuno
West Ham United are in advanced talks to appoint Scott Parker as their new head coach following the dismissal of Nuno Espirito Santo.
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- West Ham sacked Nuno Espirito Santo after a disappointing start to the Championship season.
- The club has approached former Burnley and Bournemouth boss Scott Parker.
- Parker has twice successfully guided teams to promotion from the Championship.
- Mark Noble, Steve Potts, and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge against Cardiff City.
West Ham United are expected to name Scott Parker as their new head coach following the departure of Nuno Espirito Santo, who paid the price for a difficult start to the Championship campaign following last season's Premier League relegation.
The 52-year-old Portuguese coach leaves the Hammers sitting eighth in the table, six points behind league leaders Middlesbrough. Their recent slump includes two wins from their last six games and consecutive home defeats against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion.
According to BBC Sport, advanced talks are underway with Parker, the former Fulham, Bournemouth, and Burnley manager who spent four seasons as a player at West Ham. An official announcement could arrive before Wednesday's fixture against Cardiff City.
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In the interim, Mark Noble, Steve Potts, and Gerard Prenderville will lead the squad for the trip to Cardiff City. Assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have also departed the club alongside Nuno.
"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."
West Ham United Official Statement
The managerial change marks West Ham's fourth permanent appointment since David Moyes left London Stadium in May 2024, succeeding both Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter who had brief tenures at the club.
West Ham's swift managerial change underscores the intense expectations from the club hierarchy and supporters to secure an immediate return to the Premier League. Appointing Parker, whose managerial resume features proven Championship promotion success, represents a calculated move to stabilize the squad and maximize their substantial player investment.
Source: BBC Sport
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