🚨 BREAKING: Nuno Espirito Santo sacked by West Ham
West Ham United has sacked head coach Nuno Espírito Santo following a poor start to the EFL Championship season. The club is currently searching for a replacement while interim staff manage team preparations.
Why it matters
The dismissal reflects the high-pressure environment of professional football management and the club's urgent need to meet performance expectations.
West Ham have parted company with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo following their disappointing start to the season.
The Portuguese coach has come under increasing pressure following a poor start to the Championship campaign, with West Ham sitting eighth in the table after 13 matches.
A 3-1 home defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, their second consecutive loss at the London Stadium, intensified scrutiny of Nuno.
And now it's been confirmed that the former Spurs and Wolves boss has been shown the door in east London.
A statement read: "West Ham United can confirm that men's first-team Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo has left his position with immediate effect.
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