Don Hutchison earmarks former Manchester United coach to replace Nuno Espirito Santo at West Ham

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Don Hutchison has named a former Manchester United coach to be the ideal replacement for Nuno Espirito Santo at West Ham.

Nuno could be sacked by West Ham if Nottingham Forest pick up the three points at the London Stadium on Tuesday.

Imagine if Nuno were to be sacked…😮

Who would you want West Ham to replace him with and why?

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Currently, the gap between the two sides is four points and the relegation six-pointer is a crucial one for both teams.

Don Hutchison issues verdict on Michael Carrick being named West Ham manager

Hutchison admits that it is going to be a big call for the owners whether they decide to keep their faith in Nuno.

Relegation will be a financial calamity, so the hierarchy need to consider all options before making a decision.

They already parted ways with Graham Potter a couple of months into the season and things do not seem to be working out for his replacement either.

In Hutchison’s view, Michael Carrick, a former Hammers player who was also the Manchester United coach, will be the best option if they do make a change.

Carrick was the manager of Middlesbrough recently, but is currently available.

Hutchison wrote on X: “I would appoint Michael Carrick with the view of keeping West Ham up or worst case scenario prepare for the championship. Big call for the board this one!”

How has Michael Carrick’s managerial career panned out?

Carrick got his first taste of senior management after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked at Manchester United.

He was in charge of three games, and not the easiest of fixtures, but managed to steady the ship.

The Red Devils beat Arsenal 3-2 and Villarreal 2-0 away from home, and also earned a respectable 1-1 draw against Chelsea.

Carrick then took over at Middlesbrough and managed a quick turnaround there as well, guiding them to a fourth-place finish in his first season in charge.

They finished eighth and 10th in the two campaigns after that and he was eventually relieved of his duties.

It remains to be seen if that is viewed as good enough by the Hammers hierarchy, because there is a feeling that Carrick is prepared to take the next step in his career.