West Ham United have officially dismissed head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, ending his tenure after a dismal start to the Championship campaign. The 52-year-old, who took charge in September 2025 and oversaw the club’s relegation from the Premier League, was widely tipped to secure automatic promotion this season. However, the Hammers currently sit in eighth place, trailing league leaders Middlesbrough by six points, a significant deficit that has forced the board to act decisively to salvage their promotion hopes.
Hammers cut ties with 52-year-old boss amid promotion struggles and back-to-back home defeats.
The decision follows a turbulent run of form, with West Ham winning just two of their last six matches. The immediate trigger for the sacking was a second consecutive home defeat, as the club fell 3-1 to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, following a 3-2 loss to Southampton. These results have shattered the narrative of a dominant promotion favorite, exposing tactical and defensive vulnerabilities that have eroded confidence among both the squad and the fanbase.
In a sweeping staff change, assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have also departed the club. For the upcoming Championship fixture against Cardiff City on Wednesday night, veteran figures Mark Noble, Steve Potts, and Gerard Prenderville will assume temporary charge of the team. This interim arrangement aims to stabilize the dressing room and provide immediate tactical adjustments while the club searches for a new permanent manager to lead the charge back to the top flight.
Source: BBC Sport
