West Ham have appointed Scott Parker as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal, succeeding Nuno Espirito Santo. The 46-year-old returns to east London 15 years after leaving as a player, taking charge of Wednesday's match against Cardiff City. The Hammers currently sit eighth in the Championship, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough.
Parker, who played 129 times for the club, expressed pride and excitement at returning. First-team coaches Steve Potts, Gerard Prenderville, and Billy Lepine will assist him, with former team-mate Mark Noble also involved. Parker has a strong record in the Championship, winning promotion three times with Fulham, Bournemouth, and Burnley. He had been out of work since April after leaving Burnley by mutual consent.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing