West Ham United have sacked Nuno Espirito Santo after 14 months in charge, ending a brief and turbulent spell at a club still adjusting to life in the Championship after relegation from the Premier League.
The decision comes after a disappointing start to the season and leaves West Ham searching for their fourth permanent manager since David Moyes left the London Stadium in May 2024. Nuno is also the third successive manager to be removed or replaced in that period, underlining how unsettled the club has become over the past 14 months.
A fast rise, then another sharp change
West Ham appointed Nuno in September 2025, and the early signs briefly suggested the move could steady the club. They failed to win any of their first three league matches and were down in 19th place, but then went on to win four successive league games, score 16 goals and move top of the table in the first half of September 2025.
That momentum did not last. A 3-1 home defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday proved to be the latest setback, and the club has now decided to move in a different direction.
Temporary staff in place for Cardiff trip
West Ham said the board had carried out a thorough review of the start to the EFL Championship season and believed a change was necessary to keep the club's objectives and expectations on track. The club also thanked Nuno, Rui Pedro Silva and Rui Barbosa for their work and commitment.
The process of recruiting a new head coach is already under way. For Wednesday night's Championship trip to Cardiff City, Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge.
It is another significant reset for West Ham in a season that was always likely to be judged against promotion expectations. The next appointment will be critical, not just for results in the short term, but for giving the club a clearer sense of direction after another managerial change.
