West Ham United have made a significant managerial overhaul, sacking head coach Nuno Espírito Santo after a series of underwhelming performances in the EFL Championship. The decision follows a 3-1 home defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, their second consecutive loss at the London Stadium, which intensified pressure on the Portuguese tactician. The club’s board, after a comprehensive review of the team’s start to the season, concluded that a change was necessary to align with the club’s objectives and expectations.

Nuno Espírito Santo, who had been in charge since September 2025 and oversaw West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League last season, now departs after a campaign that has fallen short of expectations. Despite being widely regarded as favorites for automatic promotion, the Hammers currently sit eighth in the table, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough. The club’s struggles have been compounded by a winless streak in their last six matches, including back-to-back home defeats to Southampton and West Bromwich Albion.

The managerial shakeup extends beyond Espírito Santo, as assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have also left the club. West Ham issued a statement expressing gratitude for their contributions, acknowledging their hard work and commitment during their time at the club. The immediate next steps involve a temporary leadership structure, with Mark Noble, Steve Potts, and Jerrod Prenderville taking charge of squad preparations ahead of the upcoming EFL Championship fixture against Cardiff City on Wednesday night.

The club has emphasized that no further comments will be made until the appointment of a new head coach is confirmed. The recruitment process has already begun, signaling a swift transition as West Ham look to stabilize their campaign and regain momentum. With the pressure mounting, the next few weeks will be critical in determining the direction of the Hammers’ season and the identity of their future manager.