Scott Parker spent four seasons as a player with West Ham and led Bournemouth and Burnley to promotion from the Championship as manager. (EPA Images pic)LONDON: West Ham are expected to hire Scott Parker as their new manager after the Championship club sacked Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday.

Parker is believed to be West Ham's top choice to replace Nuno and could be appointed in time for Wednesday's match against Cardiff after opening talks with the club.

The former England midfielder spent four seasons as a player with West Ham and led Bournemouth and Burnley to promotion from the Championship as a manager.

Parker, 46, also had spells in charge at Fulham and Club Brugge.