Watford set to appoint ex-Crystal Palace coach Hodgson

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·25 January 2022

Watford are close to replacing Claudio Ranieri with Roy Hodgson.

The Hornets sacked their Italian manager on Monday after he spent less than three months in charge.

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Watford are now in the relegation zone, after losing to Norwich on Friday in the Premier League.

According to Sky Sports, Hodgson is close to agreeing a deal to take over until the end of the season.

The veteran coach has been out of work since he left Crystal Palace at the end of last term.