West Ham confirm Parker as boss
West Ham United has appointed former midfielder Scott Parker as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Parker replaces Nuno Espirito Santo, who was dismissed following a poor start to the Championship season.
Why it matters
The appointment is a significant move for the club as they look to stabilize their performance and aim for a return to the Premier League.
Image source, Shutterstock Image caption, Scott Parker will once again be in the dugout at the London Stadium, after his Burnley side were beaten 3-2 there last November
West Ham United have confirmed the appointment of former midfielder Scott Parker as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
The 46-year-old replaces Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked on Tuesday after the club's disappointing start to the Championship season.
Parker previously led Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley to promotion from the Championship, but has been out of work since leaving the Clarets in April after their relegation from the Premier League.
He will take charge of the team for the first time on Wednesday when West Ham travel to Cardiff City in the Championship.
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