Watford bid farewell to Boothroyd

WATFORD Football Club announced that first team manager Aidy Boothroyd has left their employment with immediate effect, by mutual consent. Chairman, Graham Simpson, issued the following statement in regards to Boothroyd’s departure: “It is with some sadness that we have taken the decision, along with Aidy, that the time is right for a new manager to take Watford Football Club forward. “Both parties feel that his tenure at the Club is simply at an end and, following discussions, we have mutually decided that a parting of the ways is in the best interests of all concerned.” Boothroyd famously guided the Hornets to the Premiership after victory in the Play-Off Final in 2006, and although the side found themselves relegated back to the Championship in 2007, he guided the team to an FA Cup semi-final date that same year. Last season the Hornets finished sixth in the Championship, despite having led the table for many months, before ultimately losing out in the play-off semi-finals to Hull City. However, since November 2007 results have seen Watford claim only 12 league wins in the last 48 games, taking just 53 points in that time. The Club’s Board will now begin the search for a suitable candidate to build on the excellent work started by Aidy Boothroyd. Aidy leaves with the best wishes of everyone at Watford Football Club. The Club will issue no further comment.