Cleverley took charge of the Hornets in March 2024, initially on an interim basis before getting the job permanently having steered Watford away from a possible relegation battle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Watford were competing for promotion until the turn of the Calendar and were only able to conjure five wins in 2025 which saw them finish 14th in the Championship table.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWatford FC confirms the departure of Tom Cleverley as Head Coach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Cleverley stabilised performances at the end of the 2023\/24 season in an interim position before his full-time appointment last summer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAt one stage, the Golden Boys were part of the play-off picture but, unfortunately, performances and results drifted with just five wins in 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere will be no further club comment until a new appointment has been made,\u201d read the statement by the club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former Manchester United, Everton and Watford midfielder Cleverley was appointed following Valerien Ismael's departure. The 35-year-old was in charge for 60 games in total, winning 20 and losing 26.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe thank Tom for his service \u2013 not just in his role as Head Coach but for everything he has given Watford as a player and member of staff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut the time has come for a change and to build on what we believe is a young and talented squad that will have benefitted from the experience of the Championship this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt has been a privilege to work closely with Tom; to understand how he sees the game and his enthusiasm for everything here. He deserves to be recognised for this and I\u2019m sure he will have a bright future in the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut the time has come for a change and to build on what we believe is a young and talented squad that will have benefitted from the experience of the Championship this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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