West Ham are poised to appoint Scott Parker as their manager after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo. Parker has been out of work since leaving Burnley last season but there is optimism he will be in place when West Ham visit Cardiff City on Wednesday.

The club kept faith with Nuno after their relegation from the Premier League last season but patience has snapped with the side eighth in the Championship after the 3-1 defeat by West Bromwich Albion last Saturday.

Nuno struggled to get his ideas across after taking over from Graham Potter in September 2025. He had 33 games to save West Ham from relegation but his tactics were poor, his team selections were confusing and his signings have not worked out.

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