See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy TARA ANSON-WALSH, FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 09:39 BST, 27 May 2026 | Updated: 09:56 BST, 27 May 2026
Nuno Espirito Santo is set to remain as West Ham manager despite being unable to prevent the club’s relegation from the Premier League.It is a remarkable decision given the circumstances, particularly as all indications suggested the West Ham board were moving towards parting ways with the Portuguese manager.A statement from the board read: 'We held meetings with Head Coach Nuno Espirito Santo early this week and are pleased to confirm that he has expressed his continued commitment to the Club – as we have to him.'Nuno made it very clear that he is highly motivated for the challenge of guiding West Ham United back to the top flight at the first time of asking. That must be the unquestionable goal for next season. 'Nuno has spent one previous year in the EFL Championship and it was an outstanding success as he secured 99 points to win the title with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018.'While the ultimate outcome on Sunday was a painful one, the Board of Directors believe that there have been broader signs of improvement and progress in recent months, and we want Nuno to continue developing that progress.' 'We held meetings with Head Coach Nuno Espirito Santo early this week and are pleased to confirm that he has expressed his continued commitment to the Club – as we have to him'The board, who were subject to vehement criticism from supporters in the London Stadium after Sunday's match against Leeds confirmed they would be heading for the Championship, said that steps will be taken 'to repair the Club's relationship with its fanbase'.They have confirmed that there will be a reduction of 'up to 30 per cent' across all season tickets for next season, and they will be arranging meetings with the Fan Advisory Board over the summer in order to 'help us shape our immediate strategy for more off-field improvements'. NUNO'S HAMMERS RECORDGames: 37Wins: 11Draws: 11Losses: 15Win-rate: 29.7 per cent Meanwhile, West Ham's primary owner David Sullivan's girlfriend, Ampika Pickston, has insisted that finger-pointing 'serves no merit'.Pickston, who is 33 years her boyfriend's junior, posted on Instagram a picture of the pair prior to Sunday's match, writing: 'The day started off with smiles and ended in tears. Time to re-set, regroup and restructure. 'It’s easy to point the finger and blame this serves no merit. Lessons are learnt, you learn from experiences. Life shapes us all, only way for us is UP now.'MORE TO FOLLOW.
