West Ham Sound Out Former Premier League Boss: Is Keeping Nuno A Risk?

West Ham Sound Out Former Premier League Boss: Is Keeping Nuno A Risk? West Ham’s defeat to West Brom has increased questions surrounding Nuno Espírito Santo, yet the table gives the board a reason to resist a change. The Hammers sit eighth after 13 Championship matches, with six wins, four draws and three defeats. They have scored 33 goals, the division’s highest total, but conceded 18. Saturday’s 3-1 home loss followed another defeat against Southampton. Back-to-back setbacks have frustrated fans as Nuno’s side continue to surrender control. Their attacking output keeps them within reach of the automatic promotion places, but defensive lapses repeatedly turn promising performances into dropped points. West Ham remain four points behind second-placed Swansea, so promotion is still within reach. Sacking Nuno in November could disrupt a campaign with time to recover, especially after the club backed him with a squad expected to return to the Premier League. Former Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness believes the board will give the Portuguese coach time while West Ham stay close to the leading sides. Speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness pointed to the difficulty of adapting to the Championship, drawing on his experience at Villa. He made clear that promotion remains the requirement and Nuno could lose his job if he fails. That patience doesn’t mean the hierarchy lacks alternatives. Football Insider reported that West Ham had made preliminary contact with former Wolves, Luton Town and Middlesbrough manager Rob Edwards. The 43-year-old had rejected an approach from Burnley, although the report did not establish whether West Ham’s interest influenced that decision. Would West Ham be right to keep Nuno until the season ends? LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 31: Nuno Espirito Santo Manager of West Ham United during the Sky Bet Championship 2026/27 match between West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion at London Stadium on October 31, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) Keeping Nuno for now is defensible, but the board cannot judge his work by the table alone. Scoring 33 goals shows the squad’s attacking quality; conceding 18 and repeatedly exposing the defence in transition point to problems that need a response. The team’s tendency to fall behind early makes those concerns harder to dismiss, particularly when Nuno’s system leaves space for opponents to attack after turnovers. Another season outside the Premier League would pose serious sporting and financial consequences. A mid-season dismissal could bring fresh disruption, yet blind loyalty risks wasting the quality already assembled. The board should demand better defensive organisation, more efficient game management and consistent results, while preparing alternatives discreetly. Four points are manageable; another performance like the West Brom defeat is harder to excuse.