West Ham dismiss Nuno as Parker emerges as successor

West Ham United have dismissed head coach Nuno Espírito Santo with immediate effect and are pursuing Scott Parker as his successor, though the club has not confirmed Parker’s appointment. The club said the decision followed a review of the start to the Championship season. Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will oversee preparations for Wednesday’s match at Cardiff City. West Ham also said the process of recruiting a new head coach was underway and that it would make no further comment until an appointment was confirmed. Reports indicate Parker is the preferred candidate and that a deal is close. One account, citing its sources, says he has agreed in principle to take the job while contract discussions with his representatives continue. Other reports describe him as the frontrunner or say the club has settled on him, but none establishes a formal appointment. It remains uncertain whether he will be in charge against Cardiff. West Ham were eighth after 13 Championship matches, with six wins, when Nuno departed. The club had suffered consecutive home defeats to Southampton and West Bromwich Albion. Nuno had remained in charge after West Ham’s relegation from the...