West Ham fans vent frustration at Nuno after Watford draw

West Ham United supporters chanted 'You're getting sacked in the morning' at Nuno Espirito Santo following a 1-1 draw at Watford, the first mass protest against him. Nuno acknowledged the pressure but insisted he trusts his players and remains positive. Historical precedent suggests such fan discontent has preceded the departures of his predecessors.

The draw at Watford extended West Ham’s winless start to the season, with the team having already squandered a two-goal lead against Burnley and lost at home to Charlton Athletic. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their five fixtures, while the squad’s confidence appears shaken after last season’s relegation from the Premier League.

Despite the mounting criticism, the board has shown continued faith in Nuno. Major shareholder Daniel Kretinsky was instrumental in keeping him on, and the club is actively pursuing young wingers Edvin Austbo and Mikel Gogorza with combined bids exceeding £30 million. However, new signing Arne Engels has struggled to replace the departed Freddie Potts, adding to the sense of instability.