Watford appoint Nigel Pearson as new head coach on initial deal until end of season

Nigel Pearson has been appointed as Watford’s new head coach.

The membership sacked Javi Gracia in September and changed him with the returning Quique Sanchez Flores, who was sacked on Sunday after lower than three months in cost.

They continue to be all-time low of the Premier League with simply eight factors from 15 matches.

Now, Pearson will take over because the Hornets’ third boss of the 2019/20 marketing campaign to date.

A press release learn: “The Hornets are happy to verify the appointment of Nigel Pearson as head coach on a contract that runs initially till the tip of this season.

“The 56-year-old will take up his publish after the weekend, with Hornets’ Below-23s coach Hayden Mullins remaining in interim cost for Watford’s Premier League dwelling fixture towards Crystal Palace tomorrow (Saturday December 7).”

Watford’s Chairman & CEO Scott Duxbury mentioned: “Nigel is a formidable coach and comes with the entire expertise and success we consider can have a really constructive affect on our season.

“It’s been a pleasure spending time listening to the fervour with which he talks in regards to the sport. His enthusiasm, organisation and motivation will I’m sure show important in driving the group forwards and upwards over the approaching weeks and months.”

“I’d prefer to thank Hayden Mullins for stepping in to teach the group on an interim foundation. He’s absolutely deserving of everybody’s gratitude,” added Duxbury.

“Tomorrow provides the right alternative for Nigel to be formally launched to our supporters as Hayden leads the group within the quest for an important three factors.”

Pearson himself reacted on social media by tweeting: “I’m actually delighted to be again working within the Premier League with Watford.

“An enormous problem for us all, however one which we will obtain if all of us work collectively.

“Thanks all for the type needs.”