Watford have parted company with head coach Ed Still, just 85 days after his appointment at Vicarage Road. The club confirmed the decision on Monday, citing the team's failure to achieve a play-off position in the Championship as the primary reason for his departure.
Still, 33, was appointed in January, taking over from Valérien Ismaël, with the remit of guiding the Hornets into contention for promotion to the Premier League. However, a string of inconsistent results saw the club drift away from the top six, ultimately finishing outside the play-off places.
The brief tenure marks another chapter in Watford's well-documented history of managerial changes. Still's departure means the club is now searching for its 21st permanent manager since the Pozzo family took ownership in 2012.
During his time at the helm, Still oversaw a period where the team struggled to find consistent form, leading to growing frustration among the fan base regarding the club's direction and on-field performances. Details regarding the search for a successor have not yet been released.