Old friends are best for Rodgers as Hornets set to host Blues

BRENDAN RODGERS has been given an early opportunity to show his former employers what they are missing after Watford were drawn at home to Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Rodgers spent four years as youth and reserve coach at Stamford Bridge before leaving to take the managerial reins at Vicarage Road in November.

The 38-year-old will not be the only familiar face for the visitors with Frank Lampard Sr, father of Chelsea’s England midfielder, currently employed as Rodgers’ football consultant.