West Ham United have sacked head coach Nuno Espírito Santo following a disappointing start to their Championship campaign, bringing an end to his tenure at the English club.
The decision comes amid growing pressure over the team's poor performances, with the club's management opting to make changes to the technical bench in a bid to improve results and revive their promotion ambitions.
Nuno, who previously managed Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest, was appointed to lead West Ham in September 2025, replacing Graham Potter, who was dismissed following a poor run of results.
The 52-year-old's departure follows a 3-1 home defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, November 1, a result that further increased pressure on the Portuguese tactician.
West Ham had also suffered a 3-2 home loss to Southampton before the West Brom defeat, leaving the club with consecutive defeats on their home ground.
The Hammers currently sit eighth in the Championship standings after 13 matches, six points behind league leaders Middlesbrough, raising concerns over their ability to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.
In a statement announcing the decision, West Ham said the board had conducted a thorough assessment of the team's performance at the beginning of the Championship season before concluding that a change in the coaching department was necessary.
The club added that the decision was aimed at ensuring its objectives for the season remained achievable.
Nuno's departure also marks the exit of his assistants, Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeping coach Rui Barbosa, who have both left the club alongside the head coach.
Despite failing to prevent West Ham's relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season, the club had initially retained Nuno's services, hoping he would guide the team back to the top flight at the first attempt.
The Portuguese manager had been given 33 matches to steer the club away from relegation but was ultimately unable to turn around its fortunes.
Meanwhile, Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville have been handed temporary responsibility for overseeing the first team's preparations ahead of Wednesday's, November 4, fixture against Cardiff City.
West Ham confirmed that the search for a permanent replacement has already begun, with former midfielder Scott Parker among the names being linked to the vacant position.
Parker made 129 appearances for West Ham during his playing career and has managerial experience, having guided both Burnley and Fulham to promotion to the Premier League.
