LONDONWatford announced on Sunday they had sacked manager Marco Silva, blaming an "unwarranted approach" by Premier League rivals Everton for a downturn in results and loss of focus. "The club is convinced the appointment of Silva was the right one and had it not been for the unwarranted approach by a Premier League rival for his services we would have continued to prosper under his leadership," Watford said in a statement. "The catalyst for this decision is that unwarranted approach, something which the board believes has seen a significant deterioration in both focus and results to the point where the long-term future of Watford FC has been jeopardised." The club are 10th in the Premier League table but only five points clear of the relegation places. "The club will seek to make a swift appointment and there will be no further comment until that appointment has been made."

Source: Daily Nation January 21, 2018 11:48 UTC