London:West Ham United has confirmed the appointment of Scott Parker as the new men's first-team Head Coach. Parker, a former captain of the Hammers, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at London Stadium. He is set to lead the team in their upcoming EFL Championship match against Cardiff City on Wednesday evening.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Parker will be supported by first-team coaches Steve Potts, Gerard Prenderville, and Billy Lepine. Additionally, Mark Noble, a former teammate, will work closely with Parker. Details regarding the permanent structure of Parker's backroom staff will be released soon.

Parker's coaching career includes successful tenures at Fulham, AFC Bournemouth, and Burnley, where he achieved promotions to the Premier League in 2020, 2022, and 2025, respectively. He was also honored with the EFL Championship Manager of the Season award in the 2024/25 season with Burnley. Parker returns to West Ham United, where he previously played, making 129 appearances and earning the title of Hammer of the Year three times consecutively. He also received the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award in the 2010/11 season, joining the ranks of club legend Bobby Moore as an honoree.