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BBC News
20-05-2025
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- BBC News
Shrewd, early first summer signing as Watford attempt to lift the mood
Watford owner Gino Pozzo, chief executive Scott Duxbury and sporting director Gina Luca Nani have bridges to build. There has been seething reaction and resentment to Tom Cleverley's sacking and it's alarmed them. In a poll in the local newspaper, 94% were against the latest head coach removal. The vitriol has been its loudest since Pozzo took over and it seems to have shocked him and the board. Changes have been made and operation reconciliation has begun. There already seems a softer, more open, approach. The message has been they are still very ambitious, that they envisage keeping nearly all of their best players, and that they are aiming for a Premier League return. What Watford fans will want to see is promises kept and then action taken, rather than words. The supporters are going to take some convincing. Some hardened Watford fans have had enough. They are fed up with the way the club has been run in the past few years and the sacking of the immensely popular Cleverley was the final straw. The board have made early inroads in an attempt to lift the mood. The signing of Hector Kyprianou seems a shrewd one. A freebie, a good age - 23 - but with plenty of experience, an international and leadership qualities; he ticks a lot of boxes. But some fans may need more time to forgive the sacking of Cleverley. There is an uneasy vibe at the moment - a disconnection. Those who have paid for their season tickets will hope for change, but expectations are quite low. Pozzo and the board still have plenty of making up to do.
The Guardian
18-05-2025
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- The Guardian
Southampton hold talks with Will Still and Tom Cleverley in hunt for new manager
Southampton's search for a new manager has seen them hold talks with Tom Cleverley and Will Still. Danny Röhl, the Sheffield Wednesday manager, is also in the running for the job. Southampton are looking to rebuild after their relegation to the Championship and are thought to have identified a handful of leading candidates to manage them next season. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Cleverley is available following his departure from Watford and is thought to have made a good impression during talks over the role. Sources close to the former Manchester United midfielder believe he has a strong chance of being appointed by Southampton, who placed Simon Rusk in caretaker charge after firing Ivan Juric. Cleverley, 35, is seen as one of the most promising young English coaches. There is competition from Still, who has announced that he is leaving Lens for 'personal reasons'. The 32-year-old Englishman has cited a desire to be closer to his family. Still's girlfriend, the Sky Sports presenter Emma Saunders, revealed in March that she has been diagnosed with encephalitis. There is a chance Still will land a job when he moves back to England. He has been approached by Southampton and there is confidence that a deal can be struck. There are still details to iron out with Lens before anything can advance. Southampton are also considering Röhl, who has impressed at Wednesday. There are suggestions that the 36-year-old German will look to leave the Hillsborough club this summer. Southampton, who will be Everton's opponents in their final ever men's game at Goodison Park on Sunday, have endured a terrible season in the Premier League. They have avoided setting a new record for the lowest points tally in the competition's history but have otherwise had little to cheer. Russell Martin, who led them to promotion via the play-offs last season, was sacked in December after his expansive style failed to work. Martin's replacement, Juric, was unable to inspire an improvement after his appointment.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Southampton hold talks with Will Still and Tom Cleverley in hunt for new manager
Will Still, the former Lens and Reims manager in France, has cited a desire to be closer to his family in England. Will Still, the former Lens and Reims manager in France, has cited a desire to be closer to his family in England. Photograph: Matthieu Mirville/DPPI/Shutterstock Southampton's search for a new manager has seen them hold talks with Tom Cleverley and Will Still. Danny Röhl, the Sheffield Wednesday manager, is also in the running for the job. Southampton are looking to rebuild after their relegation to the Championship and are thought to have identified a handful of leading candidates to manage them next season. Advertisement Cleverley is available following his departure from Watford and is thought to have made a good impression during talks over the role. Sources close to the former Manchester United midfielder believe he has a strong chance of being appointed by Southampton, who placed Simon Rusk in caretaker charge after firing Ivan Juric. Cleverley, 35, is seen as one of the most promising young English coaches. There is competition from Still, who has announced that he is leaving Lens for 'personal reasons'. The 32-year-old Englishman has cited a desire to be closer to his family. Still's girlfriend, the Sky Sports presenter Emma Saunders, revealed in March that she has been diagnosed with encephalitis. There is a chance Still will land a job when he moves back to England. He has been approached by Southampton and there is confidence that a deal can be struck. There are still details to iron out with Lens before anything can advance. Southampton are also considering Röhl, who has impressed at Wednesday. There are suggestions that the 36-year-old German will look to leave the Hillsborough club this summer. Southampton, who will be Everton's opponents in their final ever men's game at Goodison Park on Sunday, have endured a terrible season in the Premier League. They have avoided setting a new record for the lowest points tally in the competition's history but have otherwise had little to cheer. Russell Martin, who led them to promotion via the play-offs last season, was sacked in December after his expansive style failed to work. Martin's replacement, Juric, was unable to inspire an improvement after his appointment.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Pezzolano promises 'clear identity' for Hornets
New Watford head coach Paulo Pezzolano says building "a clear identity" is his first priority after being appointed to replace Tom Uruguayan has achieved promotions as a head coach in Spain, Brazil and his home country and Watford says he also has an impressive track record of working with young players."I know what this club stands for – its history, its people. It's a big responsibility and a challenge that truly motivates me. I arrive full of energy and eager to work, to build a competitive team that embodies Watford's values," he told the club website., external"Football is lived here with unique intensity – full stadiums, a rich football culture. For any coach, working in England is a dream. I approach it with humility but also great determination."Pezzolano is an advocate of the high press style favoured by so many modern coaches but wants the team to play with "order, balance, and courage".He added: "The fans will see a team they can identify with – one that fights, competes and plays with identity."There have been very few Uruguayan managers/head coaches in English football, but Pezzolano follows the likes of Gus Poyet (Brighton and Sunderland) and further back Danny Bergara (Rochdale, Stockport and Rotherham).Watford finished 14th under Cleverley this season, 11 points short of the play-off places.
BBC News
14-05-2025
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- BBC News
Happy with Pezzolano? Tell us your thoughts
The Hornets unveiled Uruguayan Paulo Pezzolano as their new head coach on Tuesday night, their 12th boss in less than six want to know what Watford fans make of Tom Cleverley's replacement - were you aware of him before last night? Does he sound like he fits the bill? Do Watford have a squad capable of challenging for promotion next season under Pezzolano?Click here to let us know your publish a selection of the best responses later today.
