Nuno has confirmed a reshuffle of West Ham's coaching staff, with four academy coaches promoted to senior first-team roles.
2025-10-12 05:00
Premier League West Ham United officially announced that head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has officially appointed four youth academy coaches to the first team coaching staff.
The four youth academy coaches are Mark Robson, Steve Potts, Gerard Prenderville and Billy Lepine.
They have been assisting the team in an interim capacity since Nuno Espirito Santo took over and will now continue their work as permanent members. According to a club statement, Robson, Potts and Prenderwell will serve as first-team coaches, while Lepine will serve as goalkeeping coach.
In an interview, Nuno said that the retention of these four coaches is crucial to the team. They not only have professional qualities, but also understand the club culture. They are the key force to help the team develop stably.
"I'm very pleased that they have agreed to stay on a permanent basis," Nuno said. "They are great assets to the club. In addition to their wealth of knowledge and hard work, they also have a deep connection to West Ham United. This is essential for the challenges we face."
In addition, Nuno also praised the four's professionalism and execution: "I am very impressed by their work. They understand the club, the players and the staff, which makes our cooperation smoother. In just two weeks, they fully understood my philosophy. We have established a good relationship and are making progress together every day."
