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West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo

West Ham said a thorough review led to the decision after back-to-back defeats left the club eighth in the Championship.

  • On Tuesday, West Ham United dismissed Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo with immediate effect, ending his tenure after a poor Championship start.
  • The Hammers sit 8th in the league after 13 matches with only 6 wins, following Saturday's 3-1 home defeat to West Bromwich Albion at the London Stadium.
  • Nuno, 52, had been in charge since September 2025 and oversaw the club's relegation from the Premier League last season. Assistant Head Coach Rui Pedro Silva and Goalkeeper Coach Rui Barbosa also departed.
  • Mark Noble, Steve Potts, and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge of the team ahead of Wednesday's trip to Cardiff City, with recruitment for a new head coach underway.
  • Despite majority owner Daniel Kretinsky's previous backing of Nuno for the promotion charge, the Board of Directors deemed a change necessary to keep the club's objectives on track.
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Just over a year after arriving at the London club, and after being demoted to the second English division, Nuno Espírito Santo was fired from West Ham. The Portuguese coach had the team in 8th place of the Championship

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West Ham splits up after two defeats from Nuno Espirito Santo. The club is looking for a successor for the rise – Christian Eichner is a candidate.

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West Ham sacked Nuno Espirito Santo after a disappointing start to the Championship season. The decision comes after two straight home losses and a week in which Londoners have won just two of their last six games. The 52-year-old Portuguese took over the team in September 2025 and oversaw its relegation from the Premier League last season. West Ham were considered one of the main favourites for an immediate return to the elite, but currently oc…

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Sky Sports broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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