West Ham Sack Nuno Espírito Santo After Poor Start to Championship Season

West Ham United have sacked head coach Nuno Espírito Santo following a disappointing start to their 2026/27 Championship campaign.

The 52-year-old manager, who took charge of the London club in September 2025, leaves after failing to prevent their relegation from the Premier League last season. His departure comes as the club struggles to meet expectations in the second tier.

West Ham were widely regarded as favourites for automatic promotion but currently sit eighth in the Championship table, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough.

West Ham Part Ways With Nuno After Back-to-Back Defeats

The Hammers have won only two of their last six matches and suffered consecutive home defeats.

They lost 3-2 to Southampton before going down 3-1 to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. The results saw West Ham drop from second place in the league standings to eighth.

Following a review of the team’s performances and start to the season, the club’s board decided that a managerial change was necessary.

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West Ham also confirmed the departures of assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa.

Mark Noble to Lead West Ham on Interim Basis

Former West Ham captain Mark Noble, alongside Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville, will take temporary charge of the team.

The trio are expected to oversee the Hammers during their Championship trip to Cardiff City on Wednesday night as the club begins its search for a new permanent head coach.

In an official statement, West Ham said the decision followed a thorough assessment of the team’s start to the Championship season.

The club explained that its board believed a change was necessary to keep its objectives and expectations on track.

West Ham also thanked Nuno Espírito Santo, Rui Pedro Silva and Rui Barbosa for their work and commitment, wishing them well in their future careers.

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