West Ham sack Nuno Espírito Santo with team eighth in Championship

Sport · First reported 3 Nov, 09:02 · Updated 09:28

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West Ham have dismissed head coach Nuno Espírito Santo after a poor start to the Championship season. The club says its search for a replacement is under way; Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge for Wednesday’s match at Cardiff City.

West Ham have sacked Nuno Espírito Santo, who had been in charge since September 2025; the team is eighth in the Championship.
Assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have also left.
Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will temporarily lead the team for its Wednesday trip to Cardiff City; the club says recruitment of a new head coach is under way.

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Key facts

League position: West Ham are eighth in the Championship.
Nuno’s tenure: He had been in charge since September 2025.
Recent results: West Ham won two of their last six games and lost their last two home matches.
Temporary leadership: Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge.
Next match: West Ham are due to visit Cardiff City on Wednesday.