Nuno Espírito Santo's tenure at West Ham hangs precariously in the balance as the Hammers' faith in their Portuguese manager dwindles by the day.
The latest blow came after a humiliating 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, his former employers from last season. The defeat was made all the more galling by Nuno's decision to hug and congratulate some of his old players on the pitch, including defenders Pedro Neto and Morgan Gibbs-White - who scored the late winner that sent West Ham seven points behind 17th-placed Forest.
It's not just the on-field performance that has raised eyebrows; it's also Nuno's tactics and man-management that are under scrutiny. Sources within the club describe his approach as "naive" and claim he's lost the support of his squad due to concerns over his methods. The once-promising Portuguese manager now finds himself on thin ice, with some insiders suggesting he should have been sacked after last weekend's 3-0 drubbing at Wolves.
The West Ham hierarchy is reportedly divided on whether to stick by Nuno or bring in a new manager. David Sullivan, the largest shareholder, has expressed unhappiness with the Portuguese boss, but terminating his contract would require the club to pay off another hefty sum - a penalty they'd rather avoid after already shelling out for two managers this season.
The situation is further complicated by recent signings Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos, who have raised eyebrows with their eye-watering transfer fees. The pressure on Nuno will only intensify if West Ham suffers a defeat to Tottenham in the league match that follows their FA Cup quarter-final against QPR this weekend.
With Slaven Bilic once again linked as a potential replacement, it seems clear that Nuno's days at Upton Park are numbered. Can he salvage his reputation and turn the ship around, or will West Ham succumb to relegation?
The latest blow came after a humiliating 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, his former employers from last season. The defeat was made all the more galling by Nuno's decision to hug and congratulate some of his old players on the pitch, including defenders Pedro Neto and Morgan Gibbs-White - who scored the late winner that sent West Ham seven points behind 17th-placed Forest.
It's not just the on-field performance that has raised eyebrows; it's also Nuno's tactics and man-management that are under scrutiny. Sources within the club describe his approach as "naive" and claim he's lost the support of his squad due to concerns over his methods. The once-promising Portuguese manager now finds himself on thin ice, with some insiders suggesting he should have been sacked after last weekend's 3-0 drubbing at Wolves.
The West Ham hierarchy is reportedly divided on whether to stick by Nuno or bring in a new manager. David Sullivan, the largest shareholder, has expressed unhappiness with the Portuguese boss, but terminating his contract would require the club to pay off another hefty sum - a penalty they'd rather avoid after already shelling out for two managers this season.
The situation is further complicated by recent signings Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos, who have raised eyebrows with their eye-watering transfer fees. The pressure on Nuno will only intensify if West Ham suffers a defeat to Tottenham in the league match that follows their FA Cup quarter-final against QPR this weekend.
With Slaven Bilic once again linked as a potential replacement, it seems clear that Nuno's days at Upton Park are numbered. Can he salvage his reputation and turn the ship around, or will West Ham succumb to relegation?
nuno espírito santo needs a serious intervention, 2-1 loss to nottingham forest is already embarrassing enough but then he goes and gives away hugs and pats on the back to his ex-teammates 
it's like he's still in love with the old squad. david sullivan's getting on my nerves too, all that drama about paying off another manager's contract... can't they just get rid of nuno already? 
slaven bilic is looking good right now, might be time to bring him back in 
... like I know he did a great job with Forest last season and all, but his tactics in the Premier League have been pretty underwhelming 
. And don't even get me started on those transfer fees for Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos... like, who are these guys supposed to be? 
. And I mean, the fact that he congratulated his old players on the pitch after losing is actually kinda admirable... it shows he still cares about them and all that 
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. Can Nuno really turn this ship around? Maybe? Possibly? But can he do it without losing his job? Lol, good luck with that 
they're literally throwing cash around on big-name players without thinking about how it'll affect the team's performance on the pitch. And Nuno's tactics are already under fire, I just hope he can regroup and find a way to get the squad working together again 
but if Slaven Bilic is coming in next, that's just gonna be a mess... someone needs to take a hard look at the club's strategy and make some changes 
. Like, who hugs ex-players on the pitch after a loss? It's just so... extra 
the way he congratulated his old players on the pitch was so awkward it made me cringe 
i get that he wants to show respect but ugh what a weird move
maybe slaven bilic would be a good fit or maybe someone else entirely who knows?
. He's got some good players on paper, but if they can't win games against teams like Forest and Wolves 
. And what's up with those massive transfer fees? 
️. I'm not sure Slaven Bilic is the answer either...he's got some decent experience, but West Ham needs someone who can spark a bit of life into that squad 
. Nuno's gotta get his head back in the game and sort out those tactics 
. Can't keep making excuses for him, time to deliver results 
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. On one hand, you got the Hammers' poor form on the pitch, and on the other hand, there's this whole "tactics gone wrong" thing 
. The guy's been in the dugout before, and it never seems to work out 
It's not like relegation is the end of the world (although it would be pretty rough). Let's give Nuno another chance to turn things around, shall we? 
anyway, if west ham wants to stay up, slaven bilic or someone else needs to come in and sort this mess out 
. A total of £40m spent on Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos? That's just crazy! 
The numbers don't lie tho, West Ham are 7 points behind Forest with only 10 games played 
But, like, the fans are getting restless and the boardroom is divided... 
It's gonna be a tough few weeks for West Ham 
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the club's gotta think, is it worth paying off another manager to save Nuno? like, 10k an hour? 
. His tactics are straight out of a "how not to win in the Premier League" guide. And that hug thingy with his old players? 
What's next, giving away the game on purpose just to show some affection? 