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West Ham confirm Parker as boss
West Ham have appointed former midfielder Scott Parker as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract, replacing Nuno Espírito Santo after a poor start to life in the Championship. Parker has led three clubs to promotion from the second tier and takes over with West Ham eighth, six points behind the leaders, aiming to return to the Premier League.
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What matters
- Parker has previously guided Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley to promotion from the Championship.
- West Ham have won two of their past six games and lost their last two home matches.
Why this made the edition
Confirmed managerial appointment at a major club after relegation and a poor start; the report supplies the contract, replacement and immediate sporting context.
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