Parker could take charge at Cardiff, says report relayed by Northern Echo

Sources

• The Northern Echo (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have dismissed Nuno Espírito Santo and that an agreement is said to be in place for Scott Parker to replace him, citing The Athletic. The club confirmed that recruitment is under way and named staff to oversee preparations in the interim.
• TEAMtalk (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham have dismissed Nuno Espírito Santo and two members of his backroom staff, with the club saying recruitment of a new head coach is underway. TEAMtalk names Scott Parker and Craig Bellamy among potential successors and reports Parker is the preferred target.
• Knees up Mother Brown (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Scott Parker would be a suitable choice to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, and reports that he is poised for the West Ham job; KUMB says it understands a role is being created for Mark Noble in the new managerial team.
• The72 (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing The Athletic, that Scott Parker is widely expected to replace Nuno Espirito Santo as West Ham head coach and that a deal is in place; the appointment is not presented as completed.
• Daily and Sunday Express (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are set to appoint Scott Parker as head coach after dismissing Nuno Espírito Santo, with Mark Noble possibly joining his staff; the club says the appointment is not yet confirmed.
• West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Scott Parker is expected to replace Nuno Espírito Santo as West Ham manager, citing David Ornstein of The Athletic and talkSPORT; the appointment was not yet official.
• West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing David Ornstein, that Scott Parker has agreed to succeed Nuno Espírito Santo as West Ham manager, with Parker potentially in charge for the Cardiff match and Mark Noble possibly joining his staff.
• talkSPORT (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have agreed with Scott Parker to replace Nuno Espírito Santo, while the club says recruitment of a new head coach is underway and has not confirmed an appointment.
• BBC (opens in a new tab) — Presents West Ham supporters’ differing views on the qualities they want in a manager and on Scott Parker as a possible replacement for Nuno Espirito Santo.
• Sheffield Star (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Scott Parker could take over at West Ham after Nuno Espírito Santo’s dismissal, citing The Athletic for the possible timing and Mark Noble’s potential involvement in Parker’s backroom staff.
• The League Paper (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham have dismissed Nuno Espirito Santo and that Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge. It says Sky Sports News reports Scott Parker is close to becoming head coach, while Kieran McKenna and Rob Edwards have also been linked with the vacancy.
• Celts Are Here (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham have sacked Nuno Espírito Santo and says TalkSPORT reports Scott Parker has agreed to take over, although the appointment is not officially confirmed. Mark Noble could also join the backroom team.
• Football League World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have parted company with Nuno Espírito Santo and, citing The Athletic’s David Ornstein, that an agreement is in place to appoint Scott Parker.
• Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham had sounded out several potential managerial replacements before dismissing Nuno Espírito Santo, with an unnamed insider identifying Scott Parker as the current leading candidate while stressing that no appointment has been finalised.
• The72 (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham are expected to appoint Scott Parker after parting ways with Nuno Espirito Santo, and quotes Harry Redknapp calling Parker a “great fit”.
• BBC (opens in a new tab) — Shows West Ham supporter Josh Birdi reacting to Nuno Espírito Santo’s sacking and the expected appointment of Scott Parker.
• West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Scott Parker has agreed terms to become West Ham head coach, could be in place for the Cardiff trip, and had rival Championship interest, as reported by Ben Jacobs.
• Sports Mole (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing The Athletic, that West Ham have agreed to appoint Scott Parker as head coach, and says he could take charge against Cardiff.
• Morning Star (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are in advanced talks to appoint Scott Parker as head coach after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo; the club says recruitment is under way and names the staff temporarily overseeing preparations.
• West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Scott Parker is expected to become West Ham manager, while citing conflicting indications about whether he will take charge against Cardiff City. The article relays an update from ExWHUemployee via the West Ham Way that Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville are set to manage the match, alongside a later indication that Parker might be confirmed in time to take charge.
• BBC (opens in a new tab) — Reports Rob Green and John Moncur backing Scott Parker for the West Ham manager's job, with Green citing Parker's promotion record and both former players saying he could suit the club.