West Ham United Dismisses Nuno Espir Santo Following Sluggish Championship Campaign
West Ham United has sacked head coach Nuno Espir Santo after a difficult start to the season. The club seeks a replacement after sitting eighth.
POLICY WIRE — London, UK — West Ham United officially announced the dismissal of head coach Nuno Espir Santo on Tuesday, following an underwhelming start to their current Championship season.
The club confirmed the parting on Monday, November 3, 2026, after the 52-year-old Portuguese manager failed to find consistent results.
Under Espirito Santo’s leadership, the Hammers have managed only six victories in their 13 league fixtures. This win rate has left the team sitting in eighth place in the table, well behind the automatic promotion spots.
Espirito Santo’s tenure with the club began in September of last year. He was tasked with navigating the team following their recent relegation from the top flight.
The manager’s final appearance on the dugout came this past Saturday, where West Ham suffered a 3-1 home defeat. The decision to move was immediate.
The Hammers are now searching for a successor to stabilize their campaign and push back toward the promotion places.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
