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West Ham United fired head coach Nuno Espirito Santo due to poor performance in the Championship this season. The 52-year-old manager led West Ham after their relegation from the Premier League and despite initial optimism, they are currently eighth with six points separating them from leaders Middlesbrough. Alongside Nuno, assistant Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa were also let go, while Mark Noble and other staff will temporarily lead the team for an upcoming match against Cardiff City.

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As of November 3, 2026, West Ham United has sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, following a poor start to their EFL Championship season. The 52-year-old Portuguese manager was in charge since September 2025 and oversaw the team's relegation from the Premier League last season. Despite being favorites for promotion, West Ham is currently eighth in the table with only two wins in their last six matches, lagging behind leaders Middlesbrough by six points. The club's board of directors deemed a change necessary to meet their objectives and has already begun searching for a new manager. Assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have also left the club. Mark Noble, Steve Potts, and Gerard Prenderville will temporarily take charge ahead of Wednesday’s match against Cardiff City.

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🔮 Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge of the side for their Championship trip to Cardiff City on Wednesday night. "Following a thorough review of the start to the EFL Championship season, the board of directors believe that a change is necessary at this time in order to ensure that the club's objectives and expectations remain on track," a West Ham United statement read.

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Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge of the side for their Championship trip to Cardiff City on Wednesday night. "Following a thorough review of the start to the EFL Championship season, the board of directors believe that a change is necessary at this time in order to ensure that the club's objectives and expectations remain on track," a West Ham United statement read.

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- Published West Ham United have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after their disappointing start to the Championship season. asserted

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The 52-year-old has been in charge since September 2025 and oversaw the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League last season. Widely seen as favourites for automatic promotion, the London side are currently eighth in the table, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough. asserted

side → oversee → Middlesbrough

They have won two of their last six games and have lost back-to-back home matches - a 3-2 loss to Southampton and a 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. asserted

They → win → Saturday

Assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have also left the club. asserted

Silva → leave → club

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"West Ham United would like to thank Nuno, Rui and Rui for their hard work and commitment during their time at the Club, and wish them all the very best for the future. asserted

United → like → future

"The process of recruiting a new head coach is already under way." asserted

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West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo

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