Watford Sack Ed Still After 3 Months as Third Manager of the Season Departs

Ed Still out at Watford

 Still was Watford’s third manager this season after Pezzolano and Gracia. The club is now seeking its 16th manager in the last 7 years.

The Hornets ended the Championship season on a 5-match losing run and 16th place...

Watford fired manager Ed Still on Sunday, ending his tenure after fewer than three months following a rough close to the Championship season.

The 35-year-old won just 3 of 15 matches in charge and closed the campaign on a five-game losing streak, with Watford finishing 16th in the second division.

“Watford FC have this morning parted company with head coach Ed Still,” a statement said.

“First-team coach Karim Belhocine has also left the club. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours.”

Watford FC have this morning parted company with Head Coach Ed Still.

First Team Coach Karim Belhocine has also left the club.

We wish them all the best in their future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/h0lK2BlgqR

— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) May 3, 2026

Paulo Pezzolano started the season in charge of the Hornets.

He was dismissed in October and replaced by Javi Gracia, who returned to Vicarage Road for a second spell before stepping down in February.

Watford are now looking for their 24th permanent manager since 2012, and the 16th in the past seven years.