Watford appoints Adrian Mariappa as first-team coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Watford has named Adrian Mariappa as the club's first-team coach on August 7, 2026, following the departure of Dan Gosling. Mariappa, a former defender for Watford, had a significant playing career with 340 appearances. He previously served as assistant coach for the under-21 team since last August and briefly joined the interim first-team coaching staff in February. The appointment comes as the club seeks stability under new head coach Alessio Dionisi.
- •Mariappa replaces Dan Gosling, who left the club recently.
- •Mariappa played for Watford during two spells from 2005 to 2020.
- •He held the assistant coach position for the under-21's prior to this appointment.
- •The decision is aimed at enhancing the team's strategy and performance.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Watford appoint Mariappa as first-team coach
"Watford appoint Adrian Mariappa as a first-team coach following the departure of Dan Gosling.
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