West Ham confirm Scott Parker as head coach after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo

Parker takes over team eighth in ChampionshipHe has overseen three promotions to Premier LeagueScott Parker has been confirmed as West Ham’s head coach, taking over from Nuno Espírito Santo, who wassacked on Tuesday. The club’s former midfielder arrives on a two-and-a-half year contractwith the team eighth in the Championship and takes charge of his first game at Cardiff on Wednesday.West Ham hope that Parker, a promotion specialist, can spark a revival after defeats in their past two matches. The 46-year-old has led Burnley, Bournemouth and Fulham into the top flight.Continue reading...