Scott Parker is the favourite in the next West Ham manager odds market after it was confirmed that Nuno Espirito Santo has left his role at the London Stadium.
The Portuguese boss was tasked with leading the Hammers in the EFL Championship with the sole aim of earning an immediate return to the top-flight. However, Santo oversaw a series of poor results throughout October and leaves the east Londoners languishing in eighth spot having lost back-to-back games to Southampton and West Brom.
With the Irons hot seat ready to fill, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the leading candidates with former player Scott Parker tipped for the role.
Next West Ham Manager Odds Sees Scott Parker Head The Betting 1/1
Having left Burnley in April, the next West Ham manager odds market has seen Scott Parker installed as the 1/1 favourite. Parker spent four full seasons at Upton Park during his playing days and is still widely admired by the fans. Furthermore, sporting director Mark Noble is understood to be keen to reunite with his former midfield teammate.
If the Irons are eager, they’ll need to move quickly. Parker is also a contender in the next Celtic manager odds market. But Parker’s affiliation with the east Londoners is reflected in the price and various media outlets also suggest he is the most likely man to replace Nuno Espirito Santo. Also, he has led Bournemouth, Burnley and Fulham to Premier League promotion.
Rob Edwards, Kieran McKenna And Craig Bellamy In Contention For West Ham Role
The joint-second favourite for the West Ham job is Rob Edwards. The Welshman is available at 5/1 and has plenty of EFL Championship experience. Edwards does have a chequered reputation in England’s second tier but he did successfully lead Luton to the big time in 2023. He was also on course to bring Middlesbrough up before taking the Wolves job last year.
Elsewhere, Ipswich legend Kieran McKenna is also priced at 5/1. The Tractor Boys hero took a sabbatical after leading the Suffolk side back to the Premier League last season and is viewed as one of the brightest young managers in the country.
As for Craig Bellamy, he is the current Wales manager and narrowly missed out on securing a 2026 World Cup spot. He has plenty of coaching experience but his Red Dragons gig is the only senior managerial role he has held.
*odds correct at the time of publication, November 3, 2026.
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