Watford experienced a 2-1 home defeat by Coventry City on Saturday night. This defeat led to the termination of the contract the club signed with coach Valerien Ismael. However, good news and hope came in the form of Tom Cleverley.
Watford have won just two of their most recent 14 matches in the division and have lost six of their last eight league games. “The Hornets thank Valerien and his staff for their dedication and commitment. However, the club’s board considers it an appropriate time to make a change in order to improve results.”
Watford coach: Valerien Ismael Makes Way For Tom Cleverley
Valerien Ismael’s contract with Watford as head coach has been terminated. This came shortly after the club experienced a home defeat to Coventry City. This follows a run of only one win in 10 league games. Watford has garnered a reputation for sacking and replacing managers. Watford appointed Ismael as team coach in May 2023, replacing Chris Wilder, who spent just 11 matches in charge of the club having replaced Slaven Bilic in March 2023. However, the coach has done well in the past, as Ismael, who arrived at Vicarage Road following a spell in Turkey with Besiktas, previously led Barnsley to the Championship play-offs in 2021. Tom Cleverley, named interim head coach, believes the team will take its rightful place in the championship.
Watford’s Interim Coach: Tom Cleverley
Tom Cleverley will assume the position of interim head coach at Vicarage Road following the dismissal of Ismael. This will be the club’s 20th permanent appointment since 2012 under the Pozzo ownership and the club’s 12th head coach since the start of the 2019-20 season. “Tom Cleverley‘s staff will be confirmed in due course.”
With his victory records so far, such as winning the Premier League title with Manchester United in 2013, he’ll hope to find similar success again. He was also part of the Hornets team that reached the FA Cup final in 2019. The club will expect nothing short of his best, even in his interim state.
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