Nuno Espirito Santo 'won't last long' at West Ham after ownership bust-up

"If recent history is anything to go by, Nuno won't last long, he told Football Insider. I don't see what the board have done to show that this appointment is going to be any different to the last two, neither of which was exactly a success. For Nuno, he left Wolves after disagreeing with the owners on their transfer decisions and direction, and then left Forest after another disagreement with the owner."

"The new boss made a promising start with a 11 draw away at Everton, but behind the scenes, concerns are already emerging about how long he might last with the Irons. That result offered a brief boost in morale, but football insiders caution that results alone will not insulate him from the structural tensions that have plagued other recent managerial regimes at the club."

Nuno Espirito Santo began with a 1-1 draw at Everton that provided a brief morale boost. Behind the scenes, concerns have emerged about how long he might last at West Ham. Results alone may not insulate him from structural tensions that have affected recent managerial regimes at the club. Concerns exist that unless both parties adapt, the Portuguese coach may struggle under West Ham's demanding ownership. Nuno has a history of clashing with owners at Wolves and Nottingham Forest over transfers and club direction. Past board interventions in hires and transfers increase the risk of friction and a short tenure.

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