Hammers Ax Manager After Back-to-Back Home Losses Drop Side to 8th
West Ham United have dismissed head coach Nuno Espirito Santo with immediate effect on November 3, 2026, ending his tenure after consecutive home defeats at the London Stadium left the club sitting eighth in the EFL Championship. The decision follows back-to-back losses to Southampton and West Bromwich Albion, leaving the club four points adrift of the automatic promotion places after 13 matches.
Former club captain Mark Noble has stepped in to take temporary charge alongside Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville for Wednesday night’s away fixture