Nuno Espirito Santo apologizes after West Ham's defeat to Charlton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo apologized to fans following a 2-1 loss to Charlton at the London Stadium. The defeat in the Championship highlighted defensive issues, particularly concerning the opening goal. Taty Castellanos missed a late penalty that could have equalized the match. Espirito Santo expressed disappointment in his team's composure in front of the goal and urged supporters to continue their backing. Following the match, the West Ham boss emphasized the need for improvement in both defensive and offensive situations.
- •West Ham lost 2-1 to Charlton in the Championship.
- •Nuno Espirito Santo apologized to fans after the match.
- •Taty Castellanos failed to convert a late penalty for West Ham.
- •Defensive lapses led to Charlton's opening goal.
- •Espirito Santo called for improved performance in both boxes.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — We let fans down, says Nuno after West Ham defeat
- 8:54 PMBBC Sport — We let fans down, says Nuno after West Ham defeat
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — West Ham boss Nuno apologises to fans after defeat to Charlton
"West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo apologised to the club’s supporters after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Charlton in the Championship.The Hammers were beaten at the London Stadium as Taty Caste...
"Nuno Espirito Santo says West Ham "let down" their fans as they lost 2-1 to Charlton in their first Championship home match this season.
"Nuno Espirito Santo says West Ham "let down" their fans as they lost 2-1 to Charlton in their first Championship home match this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:59 PMWe let fans down, says Nuno after West Ham defeat
Nuno Espirito Santo says West Ham "let down" their fans as they lost 2-1 to Charlton in their first Championship home match this season.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 8:54 PMWe let fans down, says Nuno after West Ham defeat
Nuno Espirito Santo says West Ham "let down" their fans as they lost 2-1 to Charlton in their first Championship home match this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:00 PMWest Ham boss Nuno apologises to fans after defeat to Charlton
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo apologised to the club’s supporters after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Charlton in the Championship.The Hammers were beaten at the London Stadium as Taty Caste...
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