Watford’s official statement following Xisco Munoz’s dismissal on October 4 was particularly telling, if not damning.
The club pointed to their dreary performances and the absence of tactical cohesion at a crucial time for their decision to jettison the Spaniard who, in his 10 months in charge, guided the Hornets to instant Premier League promotion.
While there’s an inclination to criticise the hierarchy’s modus operandi and fondness for managerial changes, Goal highlighted the newly promoted side’s undercooked approach only two gameweeks into their return to the big time.
In that 2-0 defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion, the Hertfordshire outfit’s pressing lacked any sort of integration and they were quite easy to play through at the Amex.
Despite claiming seven points from as many games, the Watford board have acted — hastily some might add — to let go of Xisco for the experience of Claudio Ranieri.
