Watford Football Club has appointed Alessio Dionisi as their new head coach, replacing Ed Still.

What happened?

This change marks the 24th boss since the Pozzo family took control in 2012. The under-21 team has been disbanded and recruitment staff and strategy are being revamped at Vicarage Road.

Attacker Giorgi Chakvetadze has left for sister club Udinese. Rumours surround the future of key players Nestory Irankunda, Imran Louza and Othmane Maamma.

Why it matters for Watford

These changes come as Watford sits 16th in Championship with 57 points, 14W-15D-17L from 46 games, and a recent form of LLLLL. The team is 38 points behind leaders Coventry.

What comes next?

The next fixture is vs Boreham Wood on 2026-07-11. Fans are eager to see how these changes will impact the team's performance. With the new season approaching, Watford fans are sharing their thoughts on the changes and their expectations for the 2026-27 campaign.