Overview

• Tom Cleverley has been sacked as Watford head coach following a disappointing second-half slump that led to a 14th-place finish in the Championship.
• Cleverley was appointed interim coach in March 2024, later earning a permanent contract through 2027 after a strong start.
• Sporting Director Gian Luca Nani cited the need for change and emphasized the potential of the club’s young squad in his remarks on Cleverley’s dismissal.
• Watford has now gone through 20 managerial changes since the Pozzo family took ownership in 2012, reinforcing their reputation for instability.
• The club has officially confirmed that the search for Cleverley’s replacement is underway, with speculation already surrounding potential candidates.