Watford next manager: Ex-Hull City, Cardiff City, Fulham and Portsmouth men among early favourites

Ex-Hull City, Fulham and Portsmouth men among early favourites for Watford job

A former Hull City boss is among the early favourites to become Watford’s next head coach.

The Hornets are notorious for their overseeing of a managerial merry-go-round which has seen them part with 13 coaches in the last six years. In recent years, the likes of Chris Wilder, Javi Gracia and Valerien Ismael have all been dismissed by the Championship club.

Ed Still, brother of ex-Southampton boss Will, is the latest to have spent a period in the Vicarage Road dugout. He was axed on Sunday (May 3) and Watford also confirmed the departure of first-team coach Karim Belhocine.

A statement read: “Watford FC have this morning parted company with head coach Ed Still. First-team coach Karim Belhocine has also left the club. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours.”

Watford are now under pressure to get their next appointment right and avoid another season of turbulence.

Here are the early BetVictor favourites to become Watford’s next head coach - with some familiar faces featured.

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