West Ham confirm Scott Parker as head coach

Sources

• West Ham United FC - Official Site (opens in a new tab) — Confirms Scott Parker’s appointment as West Ham United Head Coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract and includes comments from Parker and Interim CEO Karim Virani.
• MOT Leeds News (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Leeds goalkeeper James Trafford liked Fabrizio Romano’s post about Scott Parker becoming West Ham manager, noting their previous time together at Burnley.
• Lancashire Telegraph (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham have appointed Scott Parker as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal, quoting Parker and interim CEO Karim Virani on the appointment and the club’s ambition to return to the Premier League.
• West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — West Ham United looks back at Scott Parker’s playing and coaching career following his appointment as Head Coach, from his early playing days through his previous spell with the club and later managerial roles.
• Hayters (opens in a new tab) — Reports Scott Parker’s comments after his return as West Ham head coach, including his ambition to lead the club back to the Premier League and his expectations of player commitment.
• West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Neil Warnock sounded jealous of Scott Parker taking charge of West Ham, citing Warnock's talkSPORT comments and Transfermarkt's valuation figures.
• Sky Sports (opens in a new tab) — Analyses whether Scott Parker’s record of Championship promotions and focus on team culture could make him a success as West Ham head coach.
• The West Ham Way (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Scott Parker’s first interview as West Ham head coach shows he understands the club and its supporters; says he confirmed Mark Noble will join his staff.
• The Standard (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham’s confirmation of Scott Parker as manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract, and quotes Parker on returning to the club and his ambition to lead it back to the Premier League.
• BBC (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham’s confirmation that Scott Parker has been appointed head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract, and outlines his coaching record and the staff who will assist him.
• Sky Sports (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Scott Parker has returned to West Ham as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal, succeeding Nuno Espirito Santo.
• West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have appointed Scott Parker as head coach following Nuno Espírito Santo’s dismissal, with Parker expected to lead the team at Cardiff City.
• RTL Today (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham appointed Scott Parker as manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal after sacking Nuno Espírito Santo, and quotes Parker on his return and promotion ambitions.
• Yorkshire Evening Post (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham’s appointment of Scott Parker after Nuno Espírito Santo’s dismissal and notes that Joel Piroe’s loan from Leeds is reported to include an obligation to buy if West Ham are promoted.
• Daily Echo (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Scott Parker has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal to become West Ham’s head coach, succeeding Nuno Espírito Santo; an embedded club announcement confirms he has agreed a deal.
• Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham have appointed Scott Parker as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract and that he will take charge against Cardiff City, with Steve Potts, Gerard Prenderville and Billy Lepine supporting him. The article says Mark Noble will work closely with Parker.
• The Independent (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Scott Parker has returned to West Ham as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with promotion as the stated aim.
• Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports on mixed reactions from Claret & Hugh readers to Scott Parker’s appointment as West Ham head coach, with guest contributors expressing both support and disappointment.
• The Irish News (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have appointed Scott Parker as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo, with Parker saying he is excited to lead the club’s bid to return to the Premier League.
• Yorkshire Post (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have appointed Scott Parker as head coach following Nuno Espírito Santo’s departure, and quotes Parker on his return and the club’s ambition to regain promotion.
• West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Explains Scott Parker’s West Ham playing career, managerial achievements and coaching background following his appointment as the club’s new Head Coach.
• West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Explains Scott Parker’s enthusiasm for returning to West Ham as Head Coach, his aim of leading the club back to the Premier League, and his views on the squad, coaching approach and staff.
• Knees up Mother Brown (opens in a new tab) — Reports former West Ham midfielder Nigel Quashie’s praise for Scott Parker’s leadership and management as Parker returns to the club as head coach.
• Burnley Express (opens in a new tab) — Reports on Scott Parker’s comments after being unveiled as West Ham head coach, including why he wanted time away after Burnley and his confidence in the squad’s promotion prospects.
• West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Steve Potts, Gerard Prenderville and Billy Lepine will join Scott Parker’s West Ham coaching staff, with Mark Noble also set to work with Parker. It notes Prenderville’s previous role under Nuno Espírito Santo.
• Sheffield Star (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham have appointed Scott Parker as head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal, following Nuno Espirito Santo’s sacking. Parker says he is excited to return and lead the club back to the Premier League.
• The Standard (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Scott Parker's initial West Ham backroom group includes first-team coaches Steve Potts, Gerard Prenderville and Billy Lepine, with Mark Noble also expected to work closely with the squad; the permanent structure and Noble's role remain unclear.
• Goal.com (opens in a new tab) — Reports Scott Parker’s appointment as West Ham head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with comments from Parker and interim chief executive Karim Virani.
• West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports Anton Ferdinand’s supportive social-media reaction to Scott Parker’s appointment as West Ham’s men’s first-team head coach, and argues that supporters should give Parker time.
• Newhamrecorder (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Scott Parker has been named West Ham head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract, replacing Nuno Espirito Santo, and quotes Parker on returning to the club and targeting promotion.
• West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Scott Parker’s defensive record across promotion campaigns with Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley could help address West Ham’s defensive problems, while noting that reproducing Burnley’s record would not happen immediately.
• West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham’s attacking options could allow Scott Parker to pair the defensive control associated with his Burnley side with more attacking football.
• Football League World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham considered Johnny Heitinga before appointing Scott Parker, with The Athletic reportedly saying Mark Noble lobbied for Parker.
• West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Scott Parker’s brief exchange with Soungoutou Magassa, in which Parker says he watched him at Monaco, may hint at a renewed opportunity for the midfielder, while noting that Parker’s plans are unclear.
• The Washington Post (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham hired former captain Scott Parker as coach after dismissing Nuno Espírito Santo.
• West Ham Official (opens in a new tab) — Reports Scott Parker met the West Ham squad at Stansted Airport ahead of their trip to Cardiff, following confirmation of his appointment as head coach.
• Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Mark Noble lobbied for Scott Parker’s appointment and relays unconfirmed social-media suggestions that Noble may become a permanent assistant coach.
• West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports Alan Brazil’s reaction to Scott Parker’s appointment, including Brazil’s advice to attack and comments on Jarrod Bowen.
• Knees up Mother Brown (opens in a new tab) — Presents Scott Parker’s first interview as West Ham head coach, in which he discusses his return, his expectations of the squad and the club’s aim of returning to the Premier League.
• KeirRadnedge.com (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Scott Parker has returned to West Ham as manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract, replacing Nuno Espírito Santo, and quotes Parker describing his ambition to lead the club back to the Premier League.
• West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Argues that West Ham supporters may need to accept a more effective style under Scott Parker, citing Darren Bent’s comments on talkSPORT and Parker’s record of promotions.