West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo issued a grovelling apology to supporters and labelled his team's performance "embarrassing" after a crushing 3-0 defeat away to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
A Dismal Day at Molineux
The loss at Molineux, against a Wolves side that was previously winless and rooted to the foot of the Premier League table, has plunged the Hammers deeper into a relegation battle. First-half goals from Jhon Arias, Hwang Hee-chan, and 18-year-old Mateus Mane sealed a fully deserved victory for the hosts.
Nuno, who left the pitch immediately after the final whistle, did not mince his words in his post-match assessment. "I have to apologise to the fans. It was embarrassing," the Portuguese coach stated. "There's not much I can say other than we are sorry. We are sorry because what we showed was not good enough."
Relegation Fears Intensify for Hammers
The result leaves West Ham stranded in 18th place, now four points from safety, and extends their winless run to a dire nine matches. Nuno, who was only appointed in September following Graham Potter's departure and was sacked by Nottingham Forest earlier this season, is under immense pressure.
He described the performance as the lowest point in his managerial career. "Today was the worst performance that we have had. I don't recall one day that I felt so bad on a football pitch," Nuno admitted, deflecting questions about his own future to focus on the club's precarious situation.
Wolves Finally Find Winning Formula
For Wolves boss Rob Edwards, the match provided a much-needed first victory in nine attempts since taking charge, and the club's first league win since last April. Building on a spirited midweek draw at Manchester United, his team dominated from the outset, with Arias opening the scoring after just four minutes.
Edwards expressed relief and satisfaction after the match, but urged perspective. "It's been a good day, so I'll enjoy it, and we should enjoy it, but it's only one win. That's all it is," he said. He also downplayed Nuno's swift exit, confirming the pair had shaken hands afterwards.
For West Ham, however, the search for answers and points grows ever more desperate. With the table looking increasingly grim, the club's hierarchy faces a critical decision on whether Nuno remains the man to lead them out of trouble.
