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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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Watford player of the season Imran Louza hands in transfer request after falling out with new manager in his first week
After struggling initially last season Louza flourished under Cleverley, even captaining the team LOSE LOUZ Watford player of the season Imran Louza hands in transfer request after falling out with new manager in his first week WATFORD midfielder Imran Louza wants to leave the club after a fall-out with the new head coach. Uruguayan boss Paulo Pezzolano has only just taken over at Vicarage Road from Tom Cleverley but after an exchange of views with the new manager, Louza - last season's player of the year - has told the Hornets he is looking to find another club. Advertisement 2 Imran Louza wants to leave Watford Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The midfielder has fallen out with new boss Paulo Pezzolano Credit: Getty Owner Gino Pozzo had been hoping to keep hold of the Moroccan international, along with the likes of Giorgi Chakvetadze and Kwadwo Baah, in an attempt to try and challenge for at least a Championship play-off spot. But a week into the reign of Pezzolano, Louza has told club officials that he is looking at other options. Louza joined from Nantes in 2021 for £9million but is now worth about £12m. He signed a new contract in 2023 with his deal running to 2028. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL CAR CRASH Fans claim Carabao Cup draw is 'rigged' as huge derby clash is handed out Louza made 33 appearances, scored twice and picked up five assists last season having improved under Cleverley who left the club at the end of the campaign. Prior to that, Louza had spent half a season out on loan at Lorient and seemed set to leave Watford. However, after struggling initially last term Louza flourished under Cleverley, even captaining the team. Following new boss Pezzolano's arrival at Vicarage Road last month, Sporting Director Gian Luca Nani said: "Paulo has a hugely impressive track record working with young players, which is essential when you look at the age profile of our squad. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "He has had success at virtually every club, including league titles and promotions, but it is his work on the training ground that impressed the most when we undertook our research. "He has innovative ideas and processes which he transmits passionately to the players. Christian Norgaard to Arsenal LATEST | Transfers Exposed "We believe Paulo is the leader we need as we refocus ahead of the new season. Advertisement "He is fully aware of our ambitions and determination to push for promotion and embraces that challenge."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Watford player of the season Imran Louza hands in transfer request after falling out with new manager in his first week
WATFORD midfielder Imran Louza wants to leave the club after a fall-out with the new head coach. Uruguayan boss 2 Imran Louza wants to leave Watford Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The midfielder has fallen out with new boss Paulo Pezzolano Credit: Getty Owner Gino Pozzo had been hoping to keep hold of the Moroccan international, along with the likes of Giorgi Chakvetadze and Kwadwo Baah, in an attempt to try and challenge for at least a Championship play-off spot. But a week into the reign of Pezzolano, Louza has told club officials that he is looking at other options. Louza joined from Nantes in 2021 for £9million but is now worth about £12m. He signed a new contract in 2023 with his deal running to 2028. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Louza made 33 appearances, scored twice and picked up five assists last season having improved under Prior to that, Louza had spent half a season out on loan at Lorient and seemed set to leave However, after struggling initially last term Louza flourished under Cleverley, even captaining the team. Following new boss Pezzolano's arrival at Vicarage Road last month, Sporting Director Gian Luca Nani said: "Paulo has a hugely impressive track record working with young players, which is essential when you look at the age profile of our squad. Most read in Championship CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "He has had success at virtually every club, including league titles and promotions, but it is his work on the training ground that impressed the most when we undertook our research. "He has innovative ideas and processes which he transmits passionately to the players. Christian Norgaard to Arsenal LATEST | Transfers Exposed "We believe Paulo is the leader we need as we refocus ahead of the new season. "He is fully aware of our ambitions and determination to push for promotion and embraces that challenge."
The 42
06-05-2025
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Watford sack yet another manager
WATFORD HAVE SACKED head coach Tom Cleverley following a disappointing 14th-place finish in the Sky Bet Championship. The Hornets have announced that the 35-year-old, who was appointed on a permanent basis last summer after a successful spell in interim charge, has departed with the search for a replacement now under way. Advertisement Cleverley's Watford endured a poor second half to the 2024/25 campaign, winning just five games in the 2025 calendar year to finish in the bottom half of the table. Watford FC confirms the departure of Tom Cleverley as Head Coach. — Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) May 6, 2025 Sporting Director Gian Luca Nani told the club's official website: 'We thank Tom for his service – not just in his role as head coach, but for everything he has given Watford as a player and member of staff. 'But the time has come for a change and to build on what we believe is a young and talented squad that will have benefitted from the experience of the Championship this season.' Cleverley is the 10th Watford boss to have been sacked in the last five years.
The Sun
26-04-2025
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Norwich consider shock move for Watford manager Tom Cleverley, 35, after sacking Johannes Hoff Thorup
WATFORD boss Tom Cleverley is a shock name on the Norwich shortlist to fill their managerial vacancy. Cleverley, 35, has made a good start to his career as a gaffer after his surprise call to take charge of the Hornets last year. 3 3 3 The former Manchester United and England midfielder has stepped up comfortably and caught the eye of the Canaries. Norwich could offer Cleverley a more stable environment and a long-term plan to work on. And they may appeal if they decide he is their first choice. Cleverley was appointed Watford boss last year and has led the Hornets to 13th in the table. He was given a stay of execution in January after speculation the club would pull the trigger with a playoff push fizzling out. Johannes Hoff Thorup was axed by the Canaries following a 3-1 Easter Monday defeat to Millwall. The Dane failed to launch a promotion bid at Carrow Road with Norwich 12 points off the playoffs. Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere was put in interim charge by sporting director Ben Knapper. Wilshere admitted: "He was my first coach and he lost his job." "It's never a nice feeling when that happens, and actually it was my first time experiencing it as a coach. Jack Wilshere in race against time as he faces huge 350-mile commute from managerial debut to run London Marathon "We've had a few bad results, and you get a feeling about the atmosphere not being great and the environment. "But listen, I was behind the manager, we were all behind the manager. "We were all trying to help him get some results and get some performances, and then all of a sudden you get a phone call and things change really quickly. "I got a phone call on Tuesday morning after our game on Monday, maybe at 10am. "I made my way to the training ground and I've been there ever since!" Wilshere's side earned a point on the road at Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon. The 0-0 stalemate put a big dent in Boro's own playoff hopes, setting up a showdown with 6th-placed Coventry on the final day.
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Norwich consider shock move for Watford manager Tom Cleverley, 35, after sacking Johannes Hoff Thorup
WATFORD boss Tom Cleverley is a shock name on the Norwich shortlist to fill their managerial vacancy. Cleverley, 35, has made a good start to his career as a gaffer after his surprise call to 3 Tom Cleverley is being eyed by Norwich bosses for the vacant managerial role Credit: Rex 3 Johannes Hoff Thorup was sacked by the Canaries earlier this month Credit: Alamy 3 Jack Wilshere was put in interim charge until the end of the season Credit: Getty The former And they may appeal if they decide he is their first choice. Cleverley was appointed Watford boss last year and has led the Hornets to 13th in the table. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL He was given a Johannes Hoff Thorup was axed by the Canaries following a 3-1 Easter Monday defeat to Millwall. The Dane failed to launch a promotion bid at Carrow Road with Norwich 12 points off the playoffs. Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere was Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "It's never a nice feeling when that happens, and actually it was my first time experiencing it as a coach. Jack Wilshere in race against time as he faces huge 350-mile commute from managerial debut to run London Marathon "We've had a few bad results, and you get a feeling about the atmosphere not being great and the environment. "But listen, I was behind the manager, we were all behind the manager. "We were all trying to help him get some results and get some performances, and then all of a sudden you get a phone call and things change really quickly. "I got a phone call on Tuesday morning after our game on Monday, maybe at 10am. "I made my way to the training ground and I've been there ever since!" Wilshere's side earned a point on the road at Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon. The 0-0 stalemate put a big dent in Boro's own playoff hopes, setting up a showdown with 6th-placed Coventry on the final day.
