US EditionWatford 'Gamble' on Leftfield New Manager Amid Wikipedia Vandalism
Watford hired Edward Still despite his mixed record in Belgium, aiming to rebuild the team; his contract runs to June 2028 amid intense fan interest and debate.
- Watford have appointed Edward Still as manager until June 2028, his first English job and first top role since 2023.
- From Anderlecht, 35-year-old coach Edward Still most recently spent time as an assistant before his appointment at Watford, building his coaching reputation in Belgium.
- Observers note his short spells at Charleroi, Eupen and Kortrijk, with Get Football warning `It is quite a gamble for Watford, given that in his last two stints as a head coach Still has been sacked after struggling to bring success`.
- Coaches Daniels and Belhocine complete Still's backroom staff, with Still emphasizing winning games quickly and focusing on an aggressive, compact style, as he said he’s "delighted" to join.
- Fans and editors quickly reacted online with rapid Wikipedia edits and this morning’s vandalism, reflecting the unusual public reaction to the leftfield appointment.
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Kwadwo Baah and James Abankwah to work with new coach at Watford FC
Watford FC have confirmed the appointment of 35-year-old Ed Still as their new manager, awarding him a two-and-a-half-year deal at Vicarage Road. The development means Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Baah and defender James Abankwah will now play under their third manager of the season at the Championship side. Still joins after most recently acting as caretaker manager at Belgian club RSC Anderlecht. He arrives with experience from spells in Belgium…
Ghanaian duo Baah and Abankwah to work under new Watford coach Ed StillÂ
Watford FC have officially unveiled 35-year-old Ed Still as their new manager, handing him a two-and-a-half-year contract at Vicarage Road.The announcement means Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Baah and defender James Abankwah will now begin working under their third manager of the season at the Championship club.Still arrives after most recently serving ascaretaker managerr at Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht. He brings a diverse coaching portfolio fro…
Kwadwo Baah and James Abankwah to work under new manager Ed Still at Watford
Kwadwo Baah and James Abankwah will now have to work under new manager Ed Still at Watford, the club have announced. The 35-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Vicarage Road after most recently working as Caretaker Manager at Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht. A warm welcome to Ed Still, Watford FC’s new Head Coach pic.twitter.com/DtnsGtgQSe— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) February 9, 2026 Still has managerial experience with Roya…
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