Scott Parker appointed West Ham head coach after Nuno's departure
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 9:38 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Scott Parker has been appointed as the new head coach of West Ham United, returning to the club he left 15 years ago as a player. Parker, 46, succeeds Nuno Espirito Santo, who was dismissed on November 3 after over a year in charge. He has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal and will lead the team in their upcoming match against Cardiff City on November 4. West Ham currently sits eighth in the league, trailing leaders Middlesbrough by six points. Parker has a successful track record of securing promotions from the Championship, having done so with Fulham, Bournemouth, and Burnley in previous seasons.
- •Parker replaces Nuno Espirito Santo, sacked on November 3.
- •He has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with West Ham.
- •West Ham is currently eighth in the table.
- •Parker will manage his first match against Cardiff City on November 4.
- •He has previously won promotion from the Championship three times.
- 9:38 AMYahoo Sports — West Ham confirm Parker as boss
- 9:38 AMBBC Sport — West Ham confirm Parker as boss
- 9:30 AMSky Sports — Parker appointed West Ham head coach
"West Ham confirm the appointment of former midfielder Scott Parker as their head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
"West Ham confirm the appointment of former midfielder Scott Parker as their head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
"West Ham have appointed Scott Parker as their new head coach.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 4, 2026, 9:38 AMWest Ham confirm Parker as boss
West Ham confirm the appointment of former midfielder Scott Parker as their head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
- BBC SportNov 4, 2026, 9:38 AMWest Ham confirm Parker as boss
West Ham confirm the appointment of former midfielder Scott Parker as their head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
- Sky SportsNov 4, 2026, 9:30 AMParker appointed West Ham head coach
West Ham have appointed Scott Parker as their new head coach.
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