ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 03: Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner and Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing look on from the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on September 03, 2022 in Zandvoort, Netherlands.
Tom Cleverley has been appointed as the interim Watford boss following the axing of Valerien Ismael at Vicarage Road.is no stranger to the Watford fanbase having enjoyed three spells as a player with the club before retiring there last summer.
After hanging up his boots, the 34-year-old has worked with Watford's Under-18s, but will now be tasked with managing the first team."This follows Watford FC terminating the contract of Valerien Ismael after today's home defeat to Coventry City.Kai Havertz snaps back at Jamie Redknapp's question following record-breaking goalLuton star Ross Barkley left covered in blood after nasty injury away at Crystal PalaceIsmael only took over from Chris Wilder at Watford in May 2023, but he has failed to impress having won just 12 of his 41 matches - losing on 15 occasions.In that period, Watford have had Ismael, Wilder, Slaven Bilic, Rob Edwards, Roy Hodgson, Claudio Ranieri, Xisco Munoz, Vladimir Ivic, Hayden Mullins and Nigel Pearson in the dugout. And Watford's rivals Luton appeared to poke fun at their sorry state by posting a picture of Hatters boss Edwards smiling on social media moments after their announcement. Following six defeats in their last eight matches, any chances of Watford securing a play-off spot now seem highly unlikely as they sit 13 points off Norwich in sixth place.Kai Havertz snaps back at Jamie Redknapp's question following record-breaking goal