Watford lie 13th in the Championship, seven points above the relegation zone after Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Coventry; the Hornets have installed Tom Cleverley as interim manager in his first senior managerial post; Cleverley is Watford’s 21st manager since the Pozzo family took over
The Hornets were beaten by promotion hopefuls Coventry 2-1 at Vicarage Road despite taking the lead, to leave the club 13th in the Championship – seven points above the relegation zone and 13 points off the play-offs.
Former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, who is an Under-18 academy coach, has been put in interim charge.
A club statement from Watford read: “The Hornets thank Valerien and his staff for their dedication and commitment, however the club’s board considers it an appropriate time to make a change in order to improve results.”
Ismael was appointed as Watford manager in the summer, replacing Chris Wilder as manager.
