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West Ham fires coach after two straight losses

West Ham United sacked Nuno Espirito Santo following two consecutive losses in bid to return to Premier League.

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Nov 3, 2026

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West Ham fires coach after two straight losses

West Ham United sacked Nuno Espirito Santo following two consecutive losses in bid to return to Premier League.

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West Ham United sacked Nuno Espirito Santo following two consecutive losses in bid to return to Premier League. West Ham United fired Nuno Espirito Santo after two straight losses in Championship campaign to return to Premier League. Originally reported by Sportstar.

West Ham United

West Ham United sacked Nuno Espirito Santo after two consecutive losses in bid to return to Premier League.

Nuno Espirito Santo

Nuno Espirito Santo lasted 13 months after replacing Graham Potter at West Ham United, which was relegated with him in charge.

Championship campaign

Championship campaign

The 2023 Conference League winner sits eighth in the 24-team Championship after losing back-to-back home games against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion.

Club statement

West Ham said in a statement: '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…

Coaching history

Nuno previously coached Wolves, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, Porto and Rio Ave in Portugal, plus Valencia and Saudi club Al-Ittihad.

Manager turnover

Nuno lasted 13 months after replacing Graham Potter at a club that has fired three head coaches since Conference League winner David Moyes left in 2024.

What to remember

West Ham United fired Nuno Espirito Santo after two straight losses in Championship campaign to return to Premier League.

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