Daniel Maolruanaidh

Freelance Football Writer mainly covering Watford FC. All Opinions expressed are my own.

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Alessio Dionisi set to become new #WatfordFC head coach.

Another underwhelming appointment and one that raises more questions than it answers.
But beyond the coach himself, the bigger issue remains with the decision-making at the top of the club.

https://t.co/np3pWE1Rbf

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As things stand, the club are not in advanced talks with any other candidate. The club had ideally hoped to announce a new manager by the end of this week to begin planning for the summer, with senior Watford officials understood to be frustrated by how the process has unfolded.

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🚨 Watford are in advanced talks with Russell Martin over becoming next head coach. #watfordfc

Scott Duxbury has confirmed the club hope to identify their preferred candidate by the end of next week with Martin leading talks currently.

Read more: https://t.co/Mdsb4BLh0T

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Latest #watfordfc : Russell Martin no longer in the running for Watford head coach position after holding talks with the club, as it’s understood he has reservations over the project.

Also club miss out on Niels Frederiksen after he signs a new two-year deal with Lech Poznan.

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News: Watford have opted not to re-sign Emmanuel Dennis for a third spell. The striker has been training alone at London Colney in recent weeks, but Javi Gracia and #WatfordFC have ultimately decided against pursuing any move. Central defender the priority now.

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@Vkgpaul It is quite sad, there isn’t many other clubs that this level of incompetency would be tolerated.

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Watford announce Pezzolano’s sacking and Gracia’s return in the same statement. The fans deserve much better as another manager finds out about his sacking online, rather than from the club. So much for the morals this club was built on by people like Graham Taylor.

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@overym I’m not sure quite what you mean, I’ve been posting and commenting on the latest news… if that’s morally wrong well then I don’t have much hope for you.

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Scott Duxbury took over as Watford’s CEO on 12 July 2012, and since then he has overseen 22 managerial changes, which is the highest number of sackings by a chairman or chief executive in English football, by a considerable margin. #WatfordFC

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@greeno1349 No he was not told in person yesterday, he was told last night to come in early this morning for a meeting. It was leaked pretty much from Saturday that he was getting sacked!

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Watford confirm appointment of Javi Gracia on a 2-year deal. The club also confirm the departure of Paulo Pezzolano.

We’re very pleased to welcome Javi back, said CEO Scott Duxbury, who was vital in bringing him back to Vicarage Road. #WatfordFC
https://t.co/urFgKqiYg5

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@Vkgpaul Contract valid until the end of the 2026/27 season

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Javi Gracia and his backroom team are in advanced talks with #WatfordFC over a proposed 18-month contract that would see him return back. The highly regarded Spanish coach is viewed by the Watford hierarchy as the ideal successor to Paulo Pezzolano.

https://t.co/7FbdBklLQB

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@SkylaRose1980 Expect it later today

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Watford hold board meeting yesterday to discuss future of Paulo Pezzolano. Uncertainty around his position as expectations have not been met. Potential replacements being looked at should a change be required. PP eager to turn things around. #WatfordFC https://t.co/gg342mpNTk

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@sonicparkins FYI the legal board is listed on Companies House. The meeting would’ve consisted of exec directors and officers including the Watford owner.

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@Rookery1881 What isn’t exactly?

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@sonicparkins Members of the board were in attendance

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@DanHarvey74 That’s exactly why I don’t write for them - I’m not a mouthpiece for the club!

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This is one way of looking at it… #watfordfc

[ImagoSport @ImagoSport]

- 7 out of 9 possible points.
- Third best team at home in Championship.
- 2 home wins in a row for the first time December 24.

Paulo Pezzolano 👊 @WatfordFC