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Watford's manager merry go-round 'normal' for Ranieri

Watford boss Claudio Ranieri is not concerned about the trigger-happy methods of his new employers as he targets Premier League survival.

Soccer • 13 Oct 21

Claudio Ranieri is on his way back to the Premier League

Ranieri can't expect job security at Watford

If any manager is hardened to the fickle nature of the profession it is Claudio Ranieri, so it is perhaps no surprise that he is the latest man coming in through Watford's revolving door.

Soccer • 05 Oct 21

Claudio Ranieri will take charge of an English club for the fourth time after Watford confirmed his appointment

Ranieri installed as new Watford head coach

Claudio Ranieri has completed a deal to take the helm at Watford.

Soccer • 04 Oct 21

The Spaniard is the latest managerial casualty at Vicarage Road

Watford part company with Xisco Munoz

Watford have announced the departure of head coach Xisco Munoz.

Soccer • 03 Oct 21

Jamie Vardy scored an own goal on his 400th career appearance

Premier League round-up: Vardy atones for own goal

Jamie Vardy scored an own goal but still rescued a point for Leicester against Burnley while there were wins for Everton and West Ham.

Soccer • 25 Sep 21

Ismaila Sarr celebrates as his double helped Watford to all three points at Carrow Road

Sarr hits brace as Watford pile misery on Norwich

Ismaila Sarr struck twice as Norwich's losing start to the Premier League season extended to five games following a 3-1 defeat to Watford at Carrow Road.

Soccer • 18 Sep 21

Nuno Espirito Santo: 'We still have a long way and a lot of aspects to improve on'

Espirito Santo: Tottenham at top doesn't mean anything

Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo insists his side's position at the top of the Premier League "doesn't mean anything".

Soccer • 30 Aug 21

Son Heung-Min got the only goal in London

Tottenham beat Watford to go top ahead of break

Son Heung-min marked his 200th Premier League appearance with the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over Watford that sends Tottenham into the international break top of the table.

Soccer • 29 Aug 21

Francisco Sierralta and Kiko Femenia of Watford celebrate at the final whistle after being promoted

Championship: Watford go up, Brentford into play-offs

Ismaila Sarr's penalty early in the first half proved to be just enough to earn Watford a 1-0 victory over Millwall and confirm promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt.

Soccer • 24 Apr 21

Dan Gosling scored the only goal of the game as Watford appear to have one foot in the Premier League

Championship wrap: Watford on verge of Premier League

Watford took a huge step towards automatic promotion from the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 victory over leaders Norwich at Carrow Road while their rivals slipped up.

Soccer • 20 Apr 21

Jordan Rhodes (R) and Barry Bannan celebrate Rhodes' goal for Sheffield Wednesday

Championship wrap: Owls hammer Mick McCarthy's Cardiff

Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane returned from injury to feature for Swansea but the Welsh side fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Preston North End in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 05 Apr 21

Scott McTominay grabbed the only goal of the game

Early McTominay goal sees United edge past Watford

Stand-in skipper Scott McTominay secured Manchester United's safe passage to the FA Cup fourth round with an early header against Watford.

Soccer • 09 Jan 21

Munoz will try resurrect Watford's promotion push.

Watford looking to get back in rhythm with Xisco call

Watford have announced the appointment of Xisco Munoz as their new head coach - just a day after sacking Vladimir Ivic.

Soccer • 20 Dec 20

Vladimir Ivic and Watford have parted ways

Ivic sacked by Watford after four months in charge

Watford have sacked manager Vladimir Ivic after just four months at the helm.

Soccer • 19 Dec 20

Wayne Rooney played in the 1-0 loss against Watford on Friday

'Angry and disappointed' Rooney tests negative

Wayne Rooney has returned a negative coronavirus test, but is "angry and disappointed" that he will miss out on the next few Derby matches due to self-isolation.

Soccer • 19 Oct 20

Rooney in action against Watford on Friday, one day after being visited at home by Josh Bardsley

Rooney on Covid watch as house guest tests positive

Wayne Rooney, Derby County and Watford have been embroiled in a coronavirus drama after being visited by a friend who had been instructed to be tested for Covid-19 and was later found to have the disease.

Soccer • 18 Oct 20

'It's my first time in England and I need to adapt as fast as possible'

Relegated Watford appoint Ivic as new head coach

Watford have confirmed the appointment of Vladimir Ivic as their new head coach.

Soccer • 15 Aug 20

Gracia led Watford to the FA Cup final last season

Valencia appoint ex-Watford boss Gracia

Former Watford boss Javi Gracia has been named first-team coach of LaLiga side Valencia on a two-year deal.

Soccer • 27 Jul 20

Hayden Mullins couldn't keep Watford in the top flight

Deeney and Mullins reflect on Watford relegation

Watford captain Troy Deeney has warned his family he will be difficult to be around as he comes to terms with relegation from the Premier League.

Soccer • 27 Jul 20

Troy Deeney will undergo a knee operation next week

Deeney: Relegation could signal end of Watford career

Watford captain Troy Deeney admits he could have played his last game for the club after they were relegated on the final day of the Premier League season.

Soccer • 26 Jul 20

Staying up - Villa celebrate after the final whistle

PL wrap: United & Chelsea claim CL spots, Villa survive

There were crucial games at the top and bottom of the Premier League with Manchester United and Chelsea securing Champions League football for next season.

Soccer • 26 Jul 20

Watford are relegated, having sacked their manager two games ago

Watford go down after defeat against Arsenal

Watford's five-year stay in the Premier League ended as they were relegated following a final-day defeat at Arsenal.

Soccer • 26 Jul 20

Ben Foster (L) is consoled by Graham Stack after the loss to Manchester City

Foster admits Watford's confidence 'is so crazy low'

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster said the team are suffering a crisis of confidence after Tuesday's 4-0 Premier League defeat by Manchester City left the club mired in the relegation zone.

Soccer • 22 Jul 20