West Ham Close In On Former Midfielder: Can He Rescue Their Promotion Bid?
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5-second readWest Ham United have reached a point where another poor result could do more than damage their promotion hopes.
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West Ham United have reached a point where another poor result could do more than damage their promotion hopes. After relegation last season, the Hammers entered the Championship expecting an immediate return, yet 13 matches have left them eighth, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough and four off second place.
The warning signs had been building. West Ham conceded first in four of their last six games, struggled to control midfield and suffered consecutive home defeats against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion.
Saturday’s 3-1 loss proved decisive. Fans turned on Nuno Espírito Santo, whose side had managed only two wins in six matches. The Portuguese coach had survived relegation, but the board could no longer ignore the drift.
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