Nuno Espirito Santo has been handed an unexpected potential lifeline at West Ham after former assistant Paco Jemez became available again – and Hammers News understands the club would back the manager if he wanted to bring the Spaniard back.
Paco Jemez was hugely popular with players and fans as he helped transform the Hammers’ fortunes last season.
Now he is available again after leaving Raja Club Athletic in Morocco and Hammers News understands the board would support Nuno Espirito Santo if he wanted to bring in another assistant coach to help rescue West Ham’s flagging promotion campaign.
Jemez became an instant cult hero among West Ham supporters after arriving in January, bringing fresh energy, personality and a no-nonsense approach that appeared to have a profound impact on the team.
Now, with Nuno fighting to save his job following West Ham’s miserable run of results, the possibility of reuniting with his former colleague has suddenly reopened.
Jemez was appointed to Nuno’s coaching staff in January when West Ham were seven points adrift in the Premier League relegation zone and appeared destined for the Championship.
The turnaround that followed was remarkable.
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