Watford appoint Roy Hodgson as manager as ex-England boss, 74, swiftly replaces sacked Claudio Ranieri

WATFORD have named Roy Hodgson as their new supervisor following the sacking of Claudio Ranieri.

The Italian was proven the door simply 112 days into his two-year contract following Friday night time's horror 3-0 loss at dwelling to relegation rivals Norwich.

It was straight to work for Roy Hodgson as he began as new Watford boss

Claudio Ranieri was axed after simply 112 days in cost following the 3-0 loss at dwelling to NorwichCredit score: Reuters

And the Hornets board have appointed skilled Hodgson, 74, to regular the ship with their Premier League standing on the road.

An official membership assertion mentioned: "Watford FC is delighted to substantiate the appointment of Roy Hodgson because the membership’s supervisor.

"The ex-England nationwide workforce boss is joined by his trusted assistant Ray Lewington, who managed the Hornets so admirably from 2002 till 2005.

"Finest identified for main the Three Lions throughout a four-year spell which took in Euro 2012, World Cup 2014 and Euro 2016, Hodgson has additionally managed extensively at membership degree in England and the world over."

It went on so as to add: "Hodgson and Lewington start preparations instantly for Watford’s subsequent Premier League fixture; away to Burnley on Saturday February 5.

"Welcome to Watford, Roy. And welcome again, Ray!"

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The ex-England boss has a wealth of Premier League expertise, with Blackburn, Fulham, West Brom, Liverpool and most-recently Crystal Palace between 2017 and 2021.

Hodgson beforehand labored for Watford proprietor Gino Pozzo's father, Giampaolo, at Udinese in 2001.

However with Pozzo Jr burning by 15 bosses in simply ten years, Hodgson - who hinted at retiring after leaving Palace final 12 months - is aware of he'll want outcomes from the get-go.

Hodgson arrives at Vicarage Highway with Watford nineteenth within the Prem, two factors adrift of Seventeenth-placed Norwich - however with two video games in hand.

His first recreation can be in opposition to basement boys Burnley on Saturday February 5.

And the Hornets board have already hinted Hodgson can be anticipated to show issues round instantly, as their membership assertion revealed they sacked Ranieri once they did to present the brand new boss as a lot time as doable to save lots of them.

It learn: "Watford Soccer Membership confirms the departure of Head Coach Claudio Ranieri.

"The Hornets' Board recognises Claudio as a person of nice integrity and honour, who will at all times be revered right here at Vicarage Highway for his efforts in main the workforce with dignity.

"Nonetheless the Board feels that, with practically half of the Premier League marketing campaign remaining, a change within the Head Coach place now will give a brand new appointment ample time to work with a gifted squad to attain the quick aim of retaining Premier League standing."

Ranieri was given a two-year contract when he changed Xisco Munoz in October 2021.

However after simply 14 video games in cost, the ex-Chelsea chief turns into the seventh everlasting supervisor to be sacked by Watford because the summer time of 2017.

Extremely, Malky Mackay was the final boss to outlive two seasons at Watford.

The Scottish former Hornets participant left the membership in June 2011 - greater than a decade in the past.

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