West Ham confirm Parker as boss
Summary
West Ham United appointed Scott Parker as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Parker replaces Nuno Espirito Santo and will take charge for the first time when West Ham visit Cardiff City on Wednesday.Key Facts
- Parker is 46 and previously played for West Ham.
- He has led Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley to promotion from the Championship.
- Parker has been out of work since leaving Burnley in April after the club was relegated from the Premier League.
- Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked on Tuesday after West Ham’s poor start to the Championship season.
- West Ham are eighth in the Championship, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough.
- The club have lost their past two home matches, against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion.
- First-team coaches Steve Potts, Gerard Prenderville and Billy Lepine will assist Parker; sporting director Mark Noble will also work closely with him.
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