West Ham United have confirmed the appointment of Scott Parker as their new head coach, following the dismissal of Nuno Espirito Santo. The former Fulham and Bournemouth manager takes charge at the London Stadium with immediate effect.
Parker, 45, returns to the Premier League after a spell away from top-flight management. He previously guided Fulham to promotion via the play-offs in 2020 and kept Bournemouth in the Championship play-off places before his departure.
The decision to part ways with Nuno Espirito Santo comes after a disappointing run of results that left the Hammers in the lower half of the table. The Portuguese coach had been in charge since the summer of 2025.
West Ham's hierarchy moved swiftly to secure Parker's services, viewing his experience in achieving promotion and his knowledge of the league as key assets for the remainder of the campaign.
