West Ham United fires manager Nuno Espirito Santo after poor run in England's second-tier league

On November 3, 2026, West Ham United, an English football club, dismissed manager Nuno Espirito Santo. The decision came after consecutive home losses to Southampton and West Bromwich Albion left the team eighth in the Championship, the second tier of English football. Espirito Santo had joined the club in September 2025 but could not prevent relegation from the Premier League, a first since 2011. The club's board stated a change was necessary to keep objectives on track. Mark Noble, Steve Potts, and Gerard Prenderville will temporarily manage the squad for the upcoming match against Cardiff City.

Updated Nov 4, 2026 First reported Nov 3, 2026

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