Watford appoints Alessio Dionisi as head coach on two-year deal

Watford has named Alessio Dionisi as their new head coach on a two-year contract. The 46-year-old replaces Ed Still, who was sacked on May 3 after a poor spell in charge, culminating in a 4-0 defeat to Coventry City. Watford finished 16th in the Championship last season, well outside playoff contention. Dionisi, previously at Empoli, is the club's 12th head coach since the 2020-21 season and the fifth Italian manager since the Pozzo family's ownership began in 2012. He will bring back Luca Vigiani to assist him and aims to revitalize the squad.

• 6:36 PMBBC Sport — Watford appoint Dionisi as head coach
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