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Watford sack manager Rob Edwards and line up Slaven Bilic as their FIFTH new boss in just under 12 months - with the Hornets just one point off the play-offs after losing only two of their first 10 games back in the Championship

Watford manager Rob Edwards have sacked just 10 games into the new season.

Edwards was only installed as Hornets boss in May following the departure of Roy Hodgson, who could not prevent relegation from the Premier League last season.

Slaven Bilic is a contender to replace Edwards as is Xisco, who secured the club’s promotion back into the top-flight in 2021, is one of the candidates to replace Edwards if he loses his job.

Watford have sacked boss Rob Edwards after just over four months in charge at Vicarage Road
The Hornets chiefs are now searching for their fifth new head coach in just under 12 months

The Hornets chiefs are now searching for their fifth new head coach in just under 12 months

Watford are 10th in the Championship having won just three of their opening 10 league matches.