West Ham sack Nuno after disappointing Championship campaign

West Ham have dismissed head coach Nuno Espirito Santo following a disappointing start to their Championship campaign, with Saturday's 3-1 defeat against West Brom proving decisive.

The London club, relegated from the Premier League last season, had hoped to secure an immediate return to the top flight. However, they have slipped to eighth place and currently trail leaders Middlesbrough by six points.

West Ham have fallen behind in ten of their 16 matches across all competitions, conceding 18 goals in 13 league fixtures. Growing frustration among supporters had increased pressure on Nuno, with chants demanding his departure heard during the latest defeat.

Despite their struggles, the Hammers remain the Championship's highest-scoring side with 33 goals and have yet to lose away from home.

Nevertheless, the board has decided to make a change, ending Nuno's spell in charge as promotion expectations face increasing uncertainty.