West Ham blinded by Nuno Espirito Santo’s CV – and there’s a big problem with that

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Credit: Imago Wed 27 May 2026 19:00, UK Nuno Espirito Santo has been backed to lead West Ham United back out of the Championship next season. Nuno was appointed in September to take over from Graham Potter, and at several points, looked to be guiding the Irons towards safety.But West Ham’s form would ultimately be too inconsistent for Premier League survival, with a summer of change expected. ⚽West Ham United Matchday⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every West Ham fixture.

VISIT THE WEST HAM MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Why West Ham have backed Nuno Espirito SantoFootball Insider exclusively revealed on Tuesday that West Ham were considering Scott Parker’s appointment if they had decided to sack Nuno.The former Hammer mutually agreed to leave Burnley in April, after relegation from the Premier League had been confirmed. Nuno Espirito SantoWest Ham 2025-currentWins12Draws9Losses16Scored55Conceded64Points per game1.22Parker has never managed to be successful as a manager in the top flight, but his Championship record not to be sniffed at.The 45-year-old has led Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley out of the second tier, and may well have done the same for West Ham.

That campaign, in which his side finished top of the league on 99 points, may well have informed West Ham’s decision. A message to West Ham United supporters from the Board of Directors— West Ham United (@WestHam) May 27, 2026 View Tweet That season has a caveat, however, and decision-makers at the London Stadium have surely taken it into account.