345Marco Silva [Photo: Courtesy]Watford 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 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." Silva, who was in charge at Hull City when they were relegated last season, is the eighth Premier League manager to lose his job this season.

Source: Standard Digital January 21, 2018 12:11 UTC