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Chris Wilder replaces Slaven Bilic at Watford as managerial churn continues

Bilic was relieved of his duties after fewer than six months in charge of the Hornets, with former Sheffield United boss Wilder taking over immediately.

Slaven Bilic has been sacked as Watford manager (George Tewkesbury/PA)

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Watford sack manager Slaven Bilic after six months in charge

The Croatian, 54, has been relieved of his duties after just six months.

Frank Lampard was ‘relatively happy’ with a point (Richard Sellers/PA)

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Frank Lampard is glad Everton’s future is in their own hands

Frank Lampard is happy Everton’s Premier League future remains in their own hands after they moved another point clear of the bottom three.

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Roy Hodgson: My days in management will be over after Watford

Manchester City v Watford - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

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Jesus scores four to put Man City four points clear at top of Premier League

Watford v Leeds United - Premier League - Vicarage Road

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Raphinha sets Leeds on their way to important win over relegation rivals Watford

Watford v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Brighton ease to win as Watford remain scoreless under Roy Hodgson

Neal Maupay and Adam Webster were on target as Brighton saw off a Watford side yet to score a goal under new manager Roy Hodgson.

Sat, 12 Feb, 2022

Sheffield United v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Bramall Lane

Watford appoint Roy Hodgson as new manager to succeed Claudio Ranieri

Watford have announced the appointment of Roy Hodgson as their new manager. The former England boss, 74, will be joined at Vicarage Road by assistant Ray Lewington, who managed the Hornets from 2002 until 2005.

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

Watford sack boss Claudio Ranieri after just 16 weeks in charge

The well-travelled Italian signed a two-year deal at Vicarage Road in October, replacing Xisco Munoz with the side 15th

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

Watford v Norwich City - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Watford sack manager Claudio Ranieri – reports

Watford have sacked manager Claudio Ranieri after just 16 weeks in the hotseat.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

Norwich out of relegation zone as Josh Sargent double earns win over Watford

Josh Sargent struck twice to lift Norwich out of the relegation zone in a 3-0 win over 10-man Watford at Vicarage Road, which piled more pressure on Claudio Ranieri.

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United - Carabao Cup - Quarter Final - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Antonio Conte delighted with win but admits Spurs have room for improvement

With the match deep into almost 10 minutes of added time, Davinson Sanchez headed past Daniel Bachmann

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

Watford v Chelsea - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Games at Watford and Southampton delayed due to medical emergencies

A Watford fan suffered a cardiac arrest which caused the match against Chelsea at Vicarage Road to be temporarily halted

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Watford v Manchester United - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: ’I feel the same as the fans. We’re embarrassed losing the way we do’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted he is “embarrassed” by Manchester United’s current run but refused to be drawn on his future as the pressure mounted following a 4-1 hammering at Watford.

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021

Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League - Old Trafford

Mason Greenwood misses Watford match after testing positive for Covid

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has tested positive for Covid-19.

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021

Watford v Southampton - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Che Adams earns Southampton a rare away win at Watford

Southampton secured a first away Premier League win since March.

Sat, 30 Oct, 2021

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hails Mohamed Salah as the best player in the world

Jurgen Klopp hailed Mohamed Salah’s “outstanding performance” in Liverpool’s 5-0 demolition of Watford and reiterated his belief that the Egyptian is the best player in the world.

Sat, 16 Oct, 2021

Claudio Ranieri appointed Watford boss

Ranieri is Watford’s 13th permanent manager since owners the Pozzo family took control of the club in 2012

Mon, 04 Oct, 2021

Watford v Newcastle United - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Ismaila Sarr goal earns Watford a point at home to Newcastle

Sean Longstaff’s curled 20-yard strike had given the visitors a 24th minute lead at Vicarage Road.

Sat, 25 Sep, 2021

Watford v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Wolves up and running for the season as Hwang Hee-chan seals victory

Hwang Hee-chan scored on his debut as Wolves claimed their first goal, point and victory of the season with a 2-0 win at Watford.

Sat, 11 Sep, 2021

Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Moussa Sissoko leaves Tottenham for Watford

Sissoko had two years left on his contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but was not part of new boss Nuno Espirito Santo’s plans

Fri, 27 Aug, 2021

Watford v Aston Villa - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Ismaila Sarr stars on Premier League return as Watford edge Aston Villa

Watford record signing Ismaila Sarr starred on his Premier League return as the Hornets held off a late challenge from Aston Villa to secure a 3-2 win.

Sat, 14 Aug, 2021

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Tom Cleverley delighted Man Utd in title contention under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Tom Cleverley believes it is good for English football that Manchester United are title contenders again, with the midfielder delighted to see his former reserve team boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer succeeding.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2021

Huddersfield Town v Watford - Sky Bet Championship - John Smith's Stadium

Watford seek a 10th manager in five years after sacking Vladimir Ivic

Watford sit fifth in the Championship table after 20 matches

Sat, 19 Dec, 2020

Watford v Manchester City - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Raheem Sterling brace for Manchester City increases Watford drop fears

Manchester City returned to form and increased Watford’s relegation fears with a 4-0 win at Vicarage Road after Raheem Sterling hit a brace.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2020

Watford v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Deeney and Mullins insist there was no bust-up with Pearson before Watford exit

Watford captain Troy Deeney and interim head coach Hayden Mullins are singing from the same hymn sheet ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Manchester City.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2020

West Ham United v Watford - Premier League - London Stadium

Watford’s Troy Deeney: There was no half-time fight and I won’t be picking the team

Watford captain Troy Deeney has rejected talk he will be involved in team selection for Tuesday’s game with Manchester City and refuted reports there was a fight during half-time of Friday’s 3-1 defeat at West Ham.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2020

Nigel Pearson regrets not having chance to finish job of keeping Watford up

Nigel Pearson has expressed his regret at not being able to finish the job he started at Watford.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2020

Nigel Pearson leaves Watford role with Hayden Mullins taking interim charge

Watford have confirmed Nigel Pearson has left the club, with Hayden Mullins to oversee the final two Premier League games of the season.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2020

Ralph Hasenhuttl hopes Danny Ings can be a golden boot winner

Southampton boss knows the important of Danny Ings to his Premier League team.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Danny Ings at the double as Saints sting struggling Hornets

Southampton striker takes his goal tally to 21 for the season in 3-1 win at Vicarage Road.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Watford slip to bottom of Premier League after home defeat to Burnley

Chris Wood, Ashley Barnes and James Tarkowski sent Watford bottom of the Premier League as Burnley bruised their way to a 3-0 victory at Vicarage Road.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2019

Deeney brands Wolves star Jimenez a ‘loser’ over wrestling mask celebration

Jimenez pulled on the mask as he celebrated putting his side 2-0 ahead in their FA Cup semi-final against Watford, but their joy was short-lived.

Sun, 07 Apr, 2019

Roberto Firmino ‘opens 5,000 gaps for everybody’

Jurgen Klopp knows what it takes to win a league title – having done it twice in Germany with Borussia Dortmund – and is happy to upset the football purists in his pursuit of Premier League success with Liverpool.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2018

Nemanja Matic sees red, but Man United hang on for victory against Watford

Jose Mourinho saw his Manchester United side win back-to-back Premier League games for the first time this season despite Nemanja Matic's late red card.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2018

Deulofeu seals €13m move from Barca to Watford

Spain international winger Gerard Deulofeu has signed for Watford from Barcelona in a deal worth an initial €13.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2018

Harry Kane back on track for Tottenham

Tottenham 2 Watford 0

Tue, 01 May, 2018

Poch can’t understand why Kane is being ‘knocked down’

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has said the Football Association tweet that mocked Spurs and England striker Harry Kane was “embarrassing”.

Sat, 28 Apr, 2018

Palace move six points clear of bottom three after goalless draw at Watford

Crystal Palace moved six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone after a goalless draw at Watford, where Wilfried Zaha was booked for diving at Vicarage Road for the second season in succession.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2018

I'm not worried about my job, says Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte admitted Chelsea played with fear in their 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Watford but insists he is not worried about being sacked.

Tue, 06 Feb, 2018

Stoke City v Watford - Premier League - bet365 Stadium

Stoke and Watford play out draw in bitter conditions

There was little to get those who braved the cold excited at the bet365 Stadium tonight as Stoke and Watford shared the points in a goalless stalemate.

Wed, 31 Jan, 2018

5 things to know about new Watford boss Javi Gracia

Gracia is the Hornets’ 10th manager since the Pozzo family’s takeover at the club in 2012

Mon, 22 Jan, 2018

Watford v Everton - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Watford announce replacement on the same day as ’parting company’ with Marco Silva

Javi Gracia has been named head coach of Watford, the club has announced.

Sun, 21 Jan, 2018

Watford cite 'unwarranted approach' as they 'part company' with manager Marco Silva

Watford have 'parted company' with their manager Marco Silva.

Sun, 21 Jan, 2018

Monday Morning Quarterback: Watford fans should make the most of Silva while they have him

Silva could have his pick of clubs next summer

Mon, 27 Nov, 2017

Darren Fletcher volleys Stoke past high-flying Watford

Darren Fletcher volleyed his first goal for Stoke to take the wind out of Watford's sails.

Sat, 28 Oct, 2017

Watford v Arsenal - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Last-minute Tom Cleverley strike sinks Arsenal

Tom Cleverley hit a last-gasp winner as Watford came from behind to beat Arsenal and check the Gunners' recent run of form.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2017

Watford v Liverpool - Premier League - Vicarage Road

Controversial late goal from Watford denies Liverpool win

Watford 3 Liverpool 3

Sat, 12 Aug, 2017

Watford player swapping Premier League for China

The 30-year-old Spaniard moved to Vicarage Road from Fiorentina in January 201.

Tue, 11 Jul, 2017

Walter Mazzarri's Watford farewell ends in a 5-0 home humiliation against Manchester City

Watford 0, Manchester City 5: Manchester City secured third spot in the Premier League as Walter Mazzarri's Watford farewell ended in a 5-0 home humiliation.

Sun, 21 May, 2017

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Chris Wilder replaces Slaven Bilic at Watford as managerial churn continues

Watford sack manager Slaven Bilic after six months in charge

Frank Lampard is glad Everton’s future is in their own hands

Roy Hodgson: My days in management will be over after Watford

Jesus scores four to put Man City four points clear at top of Premier League

Raphinha sets Leeds on their way to important win over relegation rivals Watford

Brighton ease to win as Watford remain scoreless under Roy Hodgson

Watford appoint Roy Hodgson as new manager to succeed Claudio Ranieri

Watford sack boss Claudio Ranieri after just 16 weeks in charge

Watford sack manager Claudio Ranieri – reports

Norwich out of relegation zone as Josh Sargent double earns win over Watford

Antonio Conte delighted with win but admits Spurs have room for improvement

Games at Watford and Southampton delayed due to medical emergencies

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: ’I feel the same as the fans. We’re embarrassed losing the way we do’

Mason Greenwood misses Watford match after testing positive for Covid

Che Adams earns Southampton a rare away win at Watford

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hails Mohamed Salah as the best player in the world

Claudio Ranieri appointed Watford boss

Ismaila Sarr goal earns Watford a point at home to Newcastle

Wolves up and running for the season as Hwang Hee-chan seals victory

Moussa Sissoko leaves Tottenham for Watford

Ismaila Sarr stars on Premier League return as Watford edge Aston Villa

Tom Cleverley delighted Man Utd in title contention under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Watford seek a 10th manager in five years after sacking Vladimir Ivic

Raheem Sterling brace for Manchester City increases Watford drop fears

Deeney and Mullins insist there was no bust-up with Pearson before Watford exit

Watford’s Troy Deeney: There was no half-time fight and I won’t be picking the team

Nigel Pearson regrets not having chance to finish job of keeping Watford up

Nigel Pearson leaves Watford role with Hayden Mullins taking interim charge

Ralph Hasenhuttl hopes Danny Ings can be a golden boot winner

Danny Ings at the double as Saints sting struggling Hornets

Watford slip to bottom of Premier League after home defeat to Burnley

Deeney brands Wolves star Jimenez a ‘loser’ over wrestling mask celebration

Roberto Firmino ‘opens 5,000 gaps for everybody’

Nemanja Matic sees red, but Man United hang on for victory against Watford

Deulofeu seals €13m move from Barca to Watford

Harry Kane back on track for Tottenham

Poch can’t understand why Kane is being ‘knocked down’

Palace move six points clear of bottom three after goalless draw at Watford

I'm not worried about my job, says Antonio Conte

Stoke and Watford play out draw in bitter conditions

5 things to know about new Watford boss Javi Gracia

Watford announce replacement on the same day as ’parting company’ with Marco Silva

Watford cite 'unwarranted approach' as they 'part company' with manager Marco Silva

Monday Morning Quarterback: Watford fans should make the most of Silva while they have him

Darren Fletcher volleys Stoke past high-flying Watford

Last-minute Tom Cleverley strike sinks Arsenal

Controversial late goal from Watford denies Liverpool win

Watford player swapping Premier League for China

Walter Mazzarri's Watford farewell ends in a 5-0 home humiliation against Manchester City

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