West Ham took too long to sack Nuno and now must trust Parker to do what he does best | Jacob Steinberg

Forget speculation over how a Parker-led side would fare in the Premier League and let the man who has taken three clubs up do his work again

It has taken West Ham six months to come to their senses and sack Nuno Espírito Santo, but at least the decision has arrived early enough to revive their hopes of automatic promotion.

Dithering was no longer an option after the dismal performance against West Brom last Saturday.

West Ham, eighth in the Championship and four points off the top two, had to act after a second consecutive home defeat. They are in danger of slipping into a battle for a playoff spot and needed to move on from Nuno after just over a year of his confused, passive football.