West Ham part ways with Nuno Espírito Santo after poor run of results

West Ham United have officially parted ways with head coach Nuno Espírito Santo with immediate effect following a disappointing start to their Championship campaign.

The decision comes after Saturday's 3-1 home defeat to West Bromwich Albion, which left the Hammers eighth in the table after 13 matches. West Ham have won just six of their league games so far, with consecutive home defeats increasing the pressure on the Portuguese manager.

Nuno's departure also marks the end of the spells at the club for assistant head coach Rui Pedro Silva and goalkeeping coach Rui Barbosa. West Ham confirmed that the process of recruiting a new head coach is already underway.

Sporting director Mark Noble, alongside Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville, will temporarily oversee preparations for Wednesday's away fixture against Cardiff City.