Watford appoint Dionisi as head coach (opens original article in a new tab)

Watford have appointed Alessio Dionisi as head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Ed Still who was sacked after a poor performance. Dionisi previously managed Empoli but was dismissed after five months.

• Watford appoint Alessio Dionisi as head coach on a two-year contract
• Dionisi replaces Ed Still, who was sacked after 3 months
• Watford finished 16th in the Championship, 16 points from play-off places
• Dionisi was sacked by Empoli in March after 5 months in charge