Watford Football Club sacked head coach Ed Still after just 83 days in charge. This marks the third managerial departure for Watford this season.
As of early Tuesday, Still’s record included 3 wins, 4 draws, and 8 defeats across 15 matches. The team finished in 16th place in the Championship, sitting 16 points off the play-off pace.
Still had been appointed on February 9, 2026, on a two-and-a-half-year contract. His tenure ended following a string of poor results, with Watford losing their last five league fixtures. During that stretch, they conceded 16 goals while scoring only once.
This is not an isolated incident. Under Gino Pozzo’s ownership since 2012, Watford has made a staggering 23 permanent managerial appointments. The club has cycled through 15 head coaches since September 2019.
Key statistics from Ed Still’s tenure:
- Days in charge: 83
- Total matches managed: 15
- Wins: 3
- Draws: 4
- Defeats: 8
- Points off play-off pace: 16
- Consecutive defeats: 5
In a statement released by Watford FC, they said, “We wish them all the best in their future endeavours.” First Team Coach Karim Belhocine also left the club.
Scott Duxbury acknowledged that mistakes were made during the season. He stated, “We have to accept there were things we got wrong – and things that MUST improve over the close season.” Ed Still mentioned that a reset is needed for the club.
No immediate replacement has been announced. Watford will begin searching for their next manager soon, marking their fifth appointment in just one year.