West Ham sack Nuno Espirito Santo and confirm replacement set to be appointed

West Ham United have confirmed the immediate sacking of manager Nuno Espirito Santo this morning. The Championship outfit have tumbled to eighth position in the table following consecutive home defeats against Southampton and West Brom. Nuno's final fixture at the helm against the Baggies culminated in a 3-1 loss, as the Hammers continue to flounder since their relegation to the second tier last season.

West Ham sack Nuno Espirito Santo and confirm replacement set to be appointed

TL;DR

  • West Ham United has sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
  • The team has fallen to eighth place in the EFL Championship table.
  • This decision follows consecutive home defeats, including a 3-1 loss to West Brom.
  • Nuno Espirito Santo took over in September 2025 after Graham Potter's dismissal.
  • Assistant Head Coach Rui Pedro Silva and Goalkeeper Coach Rui Barbosa have also left.
  • The club is in the process of appointing a new Head Coach.
  • Mark Noble, Steve Potts, and Gerard Prenderville will manage interim responsibilities.
  • West Ham's next match is against Cardiff City.