Scott Parker Named New West Ham Manager

West Ham have announced Scott Parker as their new head coach. The 46-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract. Parker replaces Nuno Espirito Santo, who was dismissed on 3 November. Nuno had been in charge for just over 13 months.

First-team coaches Steve Potts, Gerard Prenderville and Billy Lepine will assist Parker. The club also confirmed that he will work closely with a former teammate of Mark Noble.

Parker will oversee Wednesday night's match against Cardiff at the Cardiff City Stadium. The Hammers are eighth, six points behind league leaders Middlesbrough.

Parker said he was extremely proud to return to the club. He described his four years as a player as the best football of his career. He also highlighted the strong bond he built with the fans. Parker said he wants to return the team to the Premier League.

Parker has won promotion from the Sky Bet Championship three times. He achieved this with Fulham in 2019/20, Bournemouth in 2021/22 and Burnley in 2024/25.

Parker left the club as a player 15 years ago, in August 2011. The former England international made 129 appearances for West Ham, scoring 12 goals.