A 'bonkers' 48 hours - what happens next?

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Watford boss Tom Cleverley during the Coventry gameEven by Watford standards, what happened last week was pretty bonkers.

Three hours after head coach Tom Cleverley was asking Hornets fans not to sing a song against owner Gino Pozzo, reports emerged in Spain that a new head coach would be replacing him. It left a sour taste in the mouth.

Watford initially denied it and said he'd be in charge for the next game but that didn't put it to bed. Fans were still livid as Cleverley is an extremely popular manager.

It forced the club to release another statement on the actual morning of the match saying he was there for the Coventry game "and well beyond".

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