West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo has swatted away attempts to draw him into the [Karren Brady](https://www.claretandhugh.info/second-journalist-confirms-west-hams-seismic-power-shift-after-brady-exit/) debate ahead of Saturday’s crucial game against Everton.
The Hammers boss faced the media knowing exactly what was coming after a chaotic week—even by West Ham’s standards. With a full squad available, he would no doubt have preferred to talk about the match or his players, but inevitably, questions turned to Brady’s resignation.
It might have been a little cheeky from the journalists, but you can’t blame them for asking.
Nuno keeps it simple and focused
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What impressed me was how Nuno handled it.
No fuss, no drama—just a straight bat before metaphorically hoofed it into Row Z . . . Konstantinos Mavropanos and Disasi would have been proud.
“My job is to prepare the boys, especially to face Everton,” was the gaffer’s response.
Full focus needed with Everton test looming
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And he’s absolutely right.
It’s going to take all of his man-management skills to keep the players focused on [David Moyes](https://www.claretandhugh.info/david-moyes-bio/)’ visit to the London Stadium and block out the noise surrounding Brady’s departure and the wider ownership situation.
Personally, I think he’s just the man for the job.