Scott Parker in a West Ham top
Scott Parker has signed a two-and-a-half year contract at West Ham. Photograph: WHUFC
Scott Parker has signed a two-and-a-half year contract at West Ham. Photograph: WHUFC
West Ham confirm Scott Parker as head coach after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo
  • Parker takes over team eighth in Championship

  • He has overseen three promotions to Premier League

Scott Parker has been confirmed as West Ham’s head coach, taking over from Nuno Espírito Santo, who was sacked on Tuesday. The club’s former midfielder arrives on a two-and-a-half year contract with the team eighth in the Championship and takes charge of his first game at Cardiff on Wednesday.