Soccer-Watford sack Ismael after 10 months in charge

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fourth Round Replay - Southampton v Watford - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - February 6, 2024 Watford manager Valerien Ismael applauds after the match Action Images/Matthew Childs/File Photo

(Reuters) - Second-tier English side Watford sacked manager Valerien Ismael on Saturday after their 2-1 home defeat to Coventry City in the Championship, their sixth loss in the last eight games.

The Frenchman took over at Vicarage Road in May last year when Watford were placed 11th in the Championship.