West Ham: New boss Scott Parker out to heal 'desperate' team and angry fans

West Ham United’s new head coach Scott Parker has spent his first three days at the helm absorbing both on-pitch issues and fan anger after replacing sacked Nuno Espirito Santo. Appointed on Wednesday, Parker had just one training session and two away games, watching a soft underbelly and a hostile atmosphere unfold. The Hammers shared a point in a 3-3 draw at Cardiff City after going three goals down, but then lost 2-1 at Blackburn Rovers, dropping out of the play-off places. Around 7,000 visiting supporters at Ewood Park booed and chanted, while goalkeeper Mads Hermansen drew particular ire. Parker says he sees a “desperate” squad burdened by expectations and aims to rebuild confidence and connection with fans.