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Current Watford Manager
Javi Gracia's resignation on 1st February 2026 leaves the door open for the next Watford manager.
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
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| Vacant | 03/05/2026 | 13/05/2026 | 10 |
Next Watford FC Manager Odds
There are instances when these odds might not be readily available for certain clubs. This could be because the position has only recently been filled, the club is currently performing exceptionally well, or the club has a strong history of standing by its manager through thick and thin.
Additionally, in some cases, the Watford manager's position might be vacant, but there are strong indications or even rumours about the potential replacement. Despite these unique circumstances, it is worth noting that if betting odds do become available, we will present them here in this section for your convenience. Regular updates related to the manager's position can also be found in the dedicated sports betting news section expertly managed by Jake Ashton. So, keep an eye out for any developments as we strive to keep you informed on the latest happenings in the football managerial landscape.
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Next Hornets Manager Betting Diary Timeline
The betting odds for The Next Watford Manager will see plenty of fluctuation and speculation on who will take over in the hottest of managerial seats.
Here is a round-up of the Next Watford Manager Betting Timeline from our OLBG News feed
5th May 2026
Next Watford Manager Odds: Erol Bulut Leads Market After Ed Still Exit
1st February 2026
Next Watford Manager Odds: Marti Cifuentes Early Favourite After Gracia Walks Away
6th May 2025
Next Watford Manager Odds: Alberto Garrido Favourite After Cleverley Sacking
24th April 2024
Tom Cleverley appointed head coach.
17th August 2022
Ismaila Sarr Next Club Betting Odds: Watford star now just 4/7 to sign for Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace this transfer window!
Watford star Ismaila Sarr is now 4/7 with bookmakers to join Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace in this transfer window. Bookies expect movement for the player by the end of the window and give around a 63% chance that he goes to Palace. Sarr played in the Premier League for Watford last season and is clearly a massive talent, already scoring in the Championship this season.
10th May 2022
Next Watford Manager Betting Odds: Former player John Eustace 4/9 favourite to take over at the Hornets!
Watford are on the lookout for a new manager after Roy Hodgson confirmed that he won't be staying at the club next season. Hodgson took over at the Hornets at the end of January, with the hopes of keeping them up but failed to do so with no change in their fortunes. Former player John Eustace has been placed as favourite in the betting market at odds of 4/9, making him much lower odds than any other candidate.
25th January 2022
Watford Betting Specials: The Hornets 9/4 to STAY UP this season after Roy Hodgson appointment!
After the dismissal of yet another manager yesterday in Claudio Ranieri, Watford have again got another new manager. Bookmakers were giving odds of 1/20 for Roy Hodgson to be their new manager as soon as half an hour after Ranieri was sacked yesterday, so the deal may have been in the pipeline early. Hodgson has been without a job since he left Crystal Palace in the Summer and at the time dismissed rumours of retiring. This was the right thing for him to do, with just 8 months later the experience manager finding himself back in the Premier League.
11th November 2021
Next Watford Manager Betting Odds: Claudio Ranieri 6/1 To Be The Next Premier League Manager To LEAVE
Despite being in the job for just a month at Watford, Claudio Ranieri is already 6/1 second favourite with bookmakers to be the next Premier League manager to be dismissed this season.
How to bet on the next Watford Manager
- Find the best football betting site offering odds on the manager you think will be appointed at Watford.
- Use the bookie index to scroll down to the manager markets.
- Find the Watford manager vacancy.
- Please make your selection and add them to your bet slip.
- Select the stake you wish to wager.
- Confirm your bet.
That's it; you are done; all you have to do is wait until a new Watford manager is appointed.
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List of Watford FC Managers
Here is a complete list of all Watford managers on record with information on length of service and win ratio. Who will be the next Watford manager on the list?
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | 03/05/2026 | 13/05/2026 | 10 |
| Edward Still | 09/02/2026 | 03/05/2026 | 83 |
| Javi Gracia | 08/10/2025 | 01/02/2026 | 116 |
| Paulo Pezzolano | 13/05/2025 | 08/10/2025 | 148 |
| Tom Cleverley | 24/04/2024 | 06/05/2025 | 377 |
| Valerien Ismael | 10/05/2023 | 10/03/2024 | 305 |
| Chris Wilder | 07/03/2023 | 10/05/2023 | 64 |
| Slaven Bilic | 26/09/2022 | 07/03/2023 | 162 |
| Rob Edwards | 01/07/2022 | 26/09/2022 | 87 |
| Roy Hodgson | 25/01/2022 | 30/05/2022 | 125 |
| Claudio Ranieri | 04/10/2021 | 24/01/2022 | 112 |
| Francisco Javier Munoz Llompart | 21/12/2020 | 03/10/2021 | 286 |
| Vladimir Ivic | 15/08/2020 | 21/12/2020 | 128 |
| Hayden Mullins | 19/07/2020 | 15/08/2020 | 27 |
| Nigel Pearson | 06/12/2019 | 19/07/2020 | 226 |
| Hayden Mullins | 02/12/2019 | 06/12/2019 | 4 |
| Enrique Sanchez Flores | 07/09/2019 | 01/12/2019 | 85 |
| Javier Gracia | 21/01/2018 | 07/09/2019 | 594 |
| Marco Silva | 27/05/2017 | 21/01/2018 | 239 |
| Walter Mazzarri | 01/07/2016 | 21/05/2017 | 324 |
| Enrique Sanchez Flores | 05/06/2015 | 30/06/2016 | 391 |
| Slavisa Jokanovic | 07/10/2014 | 04/06/2015 | 240 |
| Billy McKinlay | 29/09/2014 | 07/10/2014 | 8 |
| Oscar Garcia | 02/09/2014 | 29/09/2014 | 27 |
| Giuseppe Sannino | 18/12/2013 | 31/08/2014 | 256 |
| Gianfranco Zola | 08/07/2012 | 16/12/2013 | 526 |
| Sean Dyche | 21/06/2011 | 06/07/2012 | 381 |
| Malky Mackay | 15/06/2009 | 18/06/2011 | 733 |
| Brendan Rodgers | 24/11/2008 | 05/06/2009 | 193 |
| Malky Mackay | 03/11/2008 | 24/11/2008 | 21 |
| Adrian Boothroyd | 29/03/2005 | 03/11/2008 | 1315 |
| Terry Bullivant | 22/03/2005 | 29/03/2005 | 7 |
| Nigel Gibbs | 22/03/2005 | 29/03/2005 | 7 |
| Ray Lewington | 11/07/2002 | 22/03/2005 | 985 |
| Gianluca Vialli | 01/06/2001 | 14/06/2002 | 378 |
| Graham Taylor | 01/06/1997 | 01/06/2001 | 1461 |
| Kenny Jackett | 01/06/1996 | 01/06/1997 | 365 |
| Graham Taylor | 21/02/1996 | 31/05/1996 | 100 |
| Glenn Roeder | 01/08/1993 | 20/02/1996 | 933 |
| Steve Perryman | 27/11/1990 | 31/07/1993 | 977 |
| Colin Lee | 01/03/1990 | 27/11/1990 | 271 |
| Steve Harrison | 11/01/1988 | 01/03/1990 | 780 |
| Dave Bassett | 18/05/1987 | 11/01/1988 | 238 |
| Graham Taylor | 20/06/1977 | 18/05/1987 | 3619 |
| Mike Keen | 20 Jun, 1973 | 17 Apr, 1977 | 1397 |
| George Kirby | 04 Aug, 1971 | 11 May, 1973 | 646 |
| Ken Furphy | 01 Nov, 1964 | 4 Aug, 1971 | 2467 |
| Bill McGarry | 01 Jul, 1963 | 31 Oct, 1964 | 488 |
| Ron Burgess | 1 March, 1959 | 01 May, 1963 | 1522 |
| Neil McBain | 01 August, 1956 | 28 February, 1959 | 941 |
| Len Goulden | 01 Feb, 1956 | 31 July, 1956 | 181 |
| Johnny Paton | 01 Oct, 1955 | 01 Feb, 1956 | 123 |
| Len Goulden | 01 Nov, 1952 | 01 Oct, 1955 | 1064 |
| Haydn Green | 01 Aug, 1951 | 31 October, 1952 | 457 |
| Ron Gray | 01 Jun, 1950 | 1 August, 1951 | 426 |
| Eddie Hapgood | 01 Feb, 1948 | 01 Mar, 1950 | 759 |
| Jack Bray | 01 Mar, 1947 | 31 Jan, 1948 | 336 |
| Bill Findlay | 01 Jan, 1938 | 28 Feb, 1947 | 3345 |
| Neil McBain | 01 Aug, 1929 | 01 Aug, 1937 | 2922 |
| Fred Pagnam | 01 Aug, 1926 | 31 May, 1929 | 1034 |
| Harry Kent | 01 Aug, 1910 | 31 May, 1926 | 5782 |
| John Goodall | 01 Aug, 1903 | 31 May, 1910 | 2495 |
FAQ
Next Watford Manager FAQs
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The longest-serving manager is Harry Kent who was in charge between 1910 and 1926. He took the club into the Football League.
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The most successful Watford manager is the legendary Graham Taylor.
His record was:
Football League Fourth Division 1977-78 Football League Division One Runner Up 1982-83 FA Cup Finalist 1983-84 Football League Division Two 1997-98 -
John Goodall was the first Watford player/ manager. He took up the position in 1903 and was in charge for seven years.
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In October 2014, the board turned to Serbian-born Slavisa Jokanovic after dispensing with three managers since August. His Watford side won 21 of his 36 games (58.33%) and secured promotion to the EPL.
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Roy Hodgson (January 2022-May 2022) was parachuted in when the disappointing Claudi Ranieri tenure came to an end. He only managed 2 wins from his 18 games (11.1%).
