Paul Konchesky doubting Nuno Espirito Santo viability for West Ham United

Paul Konchesky has raised doubts about Nuno Espirito Santo being the ideal candidate to replace Graham Potter at West Ham United.

In a conversation with Give Me Sport, Paul Konchesky suggested Nuno Espirito Santo may not be the ideal candidate to replace Graham Potter at West Ham United. Potter’s long-term future at the East London club is uncertain after a horrendous start to the 2025/26 season. So, the former Tottenham and Nottingham Forest manager has emerged as a target for West Ham.

Konchesky said, “I think, at first, people would say it’s a good appointment. But his style is much like David Moyes. When you look at his Nottingham Forest side, they used to defend on the edge of their box and tried to hit teams on the counter-attack because they had two quick wingers and an attacking threat.”

“For me, that’s how David Moyes played and the West Ham fans eventually didn’t like that way. They like a bit of attacking football. It would be interesting to see what the fans think, but let’s wait and see how Graham Potter does.”

Nuno Espirito Santo and his situation

Nuno Espirito Santo has produced consistent results in the Premier League over the last eight years, making him one of the most efficient managers in the top flight. The Portuguese tactician has made his mark during his stints with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest, guiding both clubs to surprise European qualification.