Watford Football Club has officially dismissed head coach Tom Cleverley following a disappointing season where the team finished 14th in the Championship. Despite Cleverley's tenure marking the first full season of a Watford manager since 2018-19, the team struggled to achieve consistency, winning just one of their last nine matches. Sporting director Gian Luca Nani emphasized the need for a change to build upon the talent in the squad. The club is now searching for its 10th permanent manager since July 2020, highlighting ongoing instability in leadership roles.
Watford have parted ways with head coach Tom Cleverley after a disappointing season where they finished 14th in the Championship, significantly missing play-off contention.
Sporting director Gian Luca Nani stated, 'The time has come for a change and to build on what we believe is a young and talented squad...'
Cleverley, who succeeded Valerien Ismael, was the first manager since 2018-19 to complete a full season but ultimately recorded a win percentage of 33.9%.
Watford is facing their 10th managerial change since July 2020, indicating ongoing instability within the club's leadership.
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