Sheffield United Championship rivals sack boss despite impressive goal haul
West Ham have sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo
West Ham have made what they claim is a ‘necessary’ change in sacking manager Nuno Espirito Santo after 13 games of the Championship season.
The former Wolves boss took over in September 2025 and oversaw relegation into the second tier. He was kept on in the summer, with expectations of an immediate return to the Premier League.
The Hammers are eighth in the table - the final play-off spot, three points ahead of Sheffield United - and have scored an impressive 33 goals in their 13 games so far. However, they have won two of their last six and suffered back-to-back home games against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion.
Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge with West Ham facing Cardiff City on Wednesday night.
In a short statement released by the club on Tuesday morning, they thanked the Portuguese for his work during his period at the cluba nd confirmed that backroom staff, assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeper coach Rui Barbosa have also left.
The statement read: “West Ham United can confirm that men’s first-team Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo has left his position with immediate effect.
“Following a thorough review of the start to the EFL Championship season, the Board of Directors believe that a change is necessary at this time in order to ensure that the Club’s objectives and expectations remain on track.
“Assistant Head Coach Rui Pedro Silva and Goalkeeper Coach Rui Barbosa have also departed.
West Ham United would like to thank Nuno, Rui and Rui for their hard work and commitment during their time at the Club, and wish them all the very best for the future. The process of recruiting a new Head Coach is already underway.
“Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge of squad preparations ahead of tomorrow evening’s EFL Championship fixture at Cardiff City, and the Club will make no further comment until the appointment of the new Head Coach is confirmed.”
Sheffield United are due to face West Ham for the first time this season at Bramall Lane in December.