Watford’s turbulent managerial history under the Pozzo family’s ownership
Rob Edwards’ sacking after just 11 games in charge of Watford is the latest in a long line of changes under the ownership of Gino Pozzo and his family.
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17 bosses in under 11 years: The club where management has a sting in the tail
Slaven Bilic’s sacking after less than six months in charge of Watford is the latest in a long line of changes under the ownership of Gino Pozzo and his family.
Slaven Bilic unfazed by challenge of taking hottest of hot seats at Watford
About this time last week, Slaven Bilic was back home in Croatia mulling over his next career move when the phone rang. Now installed as Watford’s 10th permanent manager in the past five years after Rob Edwards was relieved of his duties after 11 matches in charge, the former defender who was part of the historic side that reached the 1998 World Cup semi-finals is certainly not one to shirk a challenge.
Watford appoint Slaven Bilic in latest manager shake-up
Watford have sacked manager Rob Edwards and replaced him with former West Ham and West Brom boss Slaven Bilic.
Championship Side Watford Appoint Slaven Bilic As Manager After Rob Edwards Sacking
Championship club Watford on Monday appointed former West Ham and West Brom manager Slaven Bilic as their new coach after sacking Rob Edwards. The club announced the arrival of Bilic minutes after reporting that Edwards had been fired after just 11 games in charge in all competitions. The team, relegated from the Premier League last season, are 10th in the Championship, the second tier of the English game, with three wins from 10 league games. "As with all decisions taken by the board, I believe this change to be in the best interests of the club," said Hornets owner Gino Pozzo.
Championship side Watford appoint Bilic as manager after Edwards sacking
Championship club Watford on Monday appointed former West Ham and West Brom manager Slaven Bilic as their new coach after sacking Rob Edwards.
Watford sack Edwards and appoint Bilic
Rob Edwards 10 games into the Championship season and appointed Slaven Bilic as his replacement, the second-tier club said on Monday with the team sitting 10th in the standings. Edwards, who was appointed by Watford after they were relegated from the Premier League last season, had been poached in May from Forest Green Rovers, who had said negotiations took place "behind our backs".
Watford appoint Slaven Bilic as fifth new manager in just under a year
Watford have appointed former Premier League boss Slaven Bilic as their new head coach – their fifth manager in the space of just a year.