West Ham United have confirmed the appointment of Scott Parker as their new head coach, following the sacking of Nuno Espírito Santo. The former Fulham and Bournemouth manager takes charge at the London Stadium with immediate effect.
Parker, 45, arrives with a reputation for organizing defensively resilient sides and securing promotion from the Championship with both Fulham and Bournemouth. His most recent role was at Club Brugge, where he lasted less than three months before departing in May 2026.
The decision to replace Nuno comes after a disappointing start to the Premier League campaign that left the Hammers hovering above the relegation zone. West Ham's hierarchy moved swiftly to install Parker ahead of a crucial run of fixtures before the November international break.
Parker's first match in charge will be Saturday's home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, a side he knows well from his playing days at Molineux.
