Scott Parker had to omit two players from West Ham squad for his first match due to little-known EFL rule

New West Ham head coach Scott Parker was forced to leave out two players from his first Championship squad selection for his side's 3-3 draw at Cardiff City due to a little-known EFL rule. Parker was appointed as Hammers boss on Wednesday morning, replacing Nuno Espirito Santo. In an unusual move, the new manager decided to take charge of his new squad in a competitive match on his first day in charge. The 46-year-old, who spent four years at West Ham as a player between 2007 and 2011, endured t

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