West Ham confirm Parker as boss

BBC England Wednesday 04 November 2026, 09:30 UTC 1 min read

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West Ham confirm the appointment of former midfielder Scott Parker as their head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

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Parker returns to West Ham as manager in promotion push Nov 4 : Former West Ham United captain Scott Parker returned to the club as manager on Wednesday, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract as he looks to lead the Championship side back to the Premier League. The 46-year-old former England midfielder, who made 129 appearances for West Ham between 2007 and 2011, arrives with a proven track record of promotion, having guided Fulham, Bournemouth and Burnley from the second tier to the top...

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