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West Ham Sack Nuno Espírito Santo After Poor Start

By Ishmeal

West Ham United have officially parted ways with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo with immediate effect following a disappointing start to their Championship campaign.

The club confirmed the decision in a statement on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after reviewing the team’s performances and results.

The decision comes after consecutive home defeats against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion left West Ham eighth in the Championship table, six points behind league leaders Middlesbrough.

West Ham lost 3-2 to Southampton before suffering a 3-1 defeat against West Brom at the London Stadium on Saturday.

Assistant coaches also depart

Nuno’s departure also brings an end to the time of assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa, who have both left the club.

In its official statement, West Ham said the board believed a change was necessary to keep the club’s objectives and expectations on track.

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The club added that the process of recruiting a new head coach was already underway.

Mark Noble takes temporary charge

Former West Ham captain Mark Noble, alongside Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville, will temporarily oversee preparations for the club’s upcoming Championship fixture against Cardiff City.

Meanwhile, former West Ham midfielder Scott Parker has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Nuno, with reports indicating that discussions are at an advanced stage.

Nuno leaves West Ham after failing to prevent the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season. He had remained in charge as the Hammers began their campaign in the second tier.

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Source:Ghana News Page

By Ishmeal

Ishmeal Ntakor is a Ghanaian journalist, blogger, digital marketer, content creator, and media professional with interests in journalism, digital communication, healthcare, tourism, social development, and storytelling. He has experience in researching, writing, editing, and publishing news stories, features, articles, and digital content. His work covers current affairs, human-interest stories, entertainment, sports, tourism, social issues, and community developments. Ishmeal is also the founder and personality behind NationsBlogger, a digital media and blogging platform focused on news, entertainment, sports, trending stories, tourism, social issues, and public-interest content. Through his media work, he uses digital platforms to inform, educate, and connect with audiences. Educational Background Ishmeal has an interdisciplinary academic background spanning healthcare, digital marketing, and journalism. His qualifications include: - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Diagnostic Medical Imaging – University of Cape Coast (UCC) -Degree in Digital Marketing – IPMC College of Technology Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Communication His background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging has given him academic exposure to healthcare and medical imaging, while his studies in Digital Marketing and Journalism have strengthened his abilities in communication, media production, digital strategy, content creation, and online storytelling. He has developed skills in SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, PPC, content strategy, social media content creation, YouTube scripting, online journalism, and digital brand development. Beyond journalism and digital marketing, Ishmeal has a strong interest in tourism, history, exploration, interviews, current affairs, entertainment, and community development. As a media professional, Ishmeal believes in research, responsible reporting, accuracy, continuous learning, and telling stories that matter. He continues to combine his academic background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging at UCC, Digital Marketing at IPMC, and Journalism and Communication to build a diverse career across media, digital marketing, healthcare communication, and tourism. Ishmeal Ntakor is committed to growing NationsBlogger and using journalism and digital media to inform, educate, and engage audiences in Ghana and beyond