Watford set to appoint 35-year-old as new manager ahead of Preston North End and Derby County
The Hornets head up to Deepdale this weekend
Watford are reportedly set to appoint their new boss ahead of Saturday’s trip to Preston North End.
The Lilywhites are back at Deepdale this weekend looking to secure back-to-back wins in the Championship. Paul Heckingbottom’s side now appear set to face a Hornets side playing under a new manager for the first time.
According to Sky Sports reporters, Watford are on the cusp of appointing Edward Still as their new head coach. The 35-year-old is the brother of former Southampton chief, Will Still.
Edward Still has worked as the assistant manager of Lens and Anderlecht, in France and Belgium respectively. His roles as a number one have come at Charleroi, Eupen and Kortrijk - those stints all coming between 2021 and 2023.
Watford have been on the search for a new manager since Javi Gracia resigned on February 1. The Spaniard resigned, three months into his second spell with the Hornets. Watford currently occupy 11th spot after defeat at Southampton, last time out.