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Watford Names Edward Still as New Head Coach on 2.5-Year Deal

Watford appoint Edward Still as head coach on a 2.5-year contract after Javi Gracia's resignation. Still aims for aggressive, compact play to boost the team's Championship standing.

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Edward Still is the older brother of former Southampton manager Will

Edward Still Appointed Watford Head Coach

Championship club Watford have announced the appointment of Edward Still as their new head coach, signing him on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Still assumes the role at Vicarage Road following the resignation of Javi Gracia, who stepped down after a tenure of just three months.

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The 35-year-old coach, who is the elder brother of former Southampton manager Will Still, has spent most of his coaching career in Belgium. Prior to this appointment, he served as assistant manager at Belgian club Anderlecht.

"I'm so thrilled and proud to be here. This is a club which has a big place in English football and a fantastic history," Still said.
"All of the focus will be on winning games as quickly as possible and getting the best out of the players."
"Fans can expect our team to be aggressive, really compact defensively and attack with pace."

At the time of his appointment, Watford sit 11th in the Championship table, positioned just three points shy of the play-off places.

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