Dionisi set to remain in charge of Watford

What the report says

Watford are expected to keep Alessio Dionisi in charge for Saturday’s Championship home match against Charlton Athletic, despite a poor run of form, according to BBC Three Counties Radio as reported by BBC Sport Football. The decision follows Tuesday’s 5-1 defeat at Cardiff, which left Watford with four straight league losses and nine goals conceded across their past two matches.

Dionisi, appointed in June, was asked about his future after the Cardiff loss but said the question was not for him to answer, noting that he focuses on preparing the team on the pitch and in training. Watford’s latest results have dropped them into the relegation zone, but BBC 3CR sports editor Geoff Doyle said the club intends to avoid another managerial change.

The move is notable because Watford have repeatedly changed head coaches in recent years; Dionisi is the club’s 12th permanent manager since the end of the 2020-21 season. BBC’s reporting suggests the club is trying to break that pattern, although it also indicates the decision is unlikely to calm frustrated supporters, many of whom remain critical of owner Gino Pozzo and the way the club is run. As general context, Watford began the season unbeaten in their first three league games but have since won only once in the Championship, against Preston.