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Pozzo can offer Watford’s form in his defence.
The Hornets started the season well, sitting around the play-off places, but since the turn of the year were the worst side in the Championship, taking 23 points from 23 games.
The club won just one of their seven games in January, and while February was more positive, they tasted victory in only two of their 12 games from the start of
Cleverley was the first head coach to remain in charge for an entire season since Javi Gracia in 2018-19.
He was unbeaten at home in his first 15 league games as boss, but results took a downturn following a 2-1 defeat by Cardiff on 29 December and they only took five points from the next nine matches.
Reports in Spain earlier this season claimed former Villarreal head coach Jose Rojo
Watford suffered a downturn immediately before and after the turn of the year, winning only once in 10 games and losing seven.
Since then, however, they have taken seven points from the last three games, including a 2-0 home win the M1 derby against Luton Town.
“You want to be as consistent as you possibly can as a coach,” said Cleverley.
“We went through a period of doing what we
However, in response, Cleverley said: “There was a group of players who kept their heads during the second half, and I think that was radiated from our bench.
“And there was a group of players who lost their heads in the second half, and that was radiated from their bench.
“I think that John should maybe look at his own behaviour, and I will deal with Baah internally. I’m disappointed
Watford continue another busy week with Wednesday’s trip to Deepdale before hosting Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Having just ended a tough three-game week on a high, beating Sunderland after losing to Norwich and a strong Manchester City side in the Carabao Cup, Cleverley knows he will have to rely heavily on his entire squad.
The former Manchester United midfielder made nine changes for the cup game, before using all five substitutes
“There were a lot of technical defensive mistakes at Norwich, we don’t value the art of defending enough.
“That was the key message and structurally we were disciplined, hard-working, and when we did get our structure broken, we put our bodies on the line, so big respect to the lads,” he said.
The former Manchester United and Everton midfielder admitted Watford’s last two performances in the league had been under
After Watford’s Good Friday draw with Leeds, Honorary Life-President Elton John gave him a call.
“Elton is great,” he said. “He said how much he enjoyed it and how much he enjoyed a Watford man being in charge. He knows how passionate I am about the club.”
Almost half of Cleverley’s professional appearances came for Watford. Along with Manchester United, managing them was a clear aim when he swerved the
Cleverley now becomes Watford’s 11th permanent head coach since 2018 and eighth since the end of the 2020-21 season.
Earlier this week he spoke to BBC Sport about not being daunted about the high turnover rate of those who take the top job at Vicarage Road.
The midfielder also added that his motivation as a manager comes from what he failed to achieve as a player.
“There is a lot
John Mousinho: Portsmouth boss not concerned by Tom Cleverley comments
By Total Football NewsThe Blues have won just once away from home this season, that victory coming at QPR in October.
Picking up points away from Fratton Park is something Mousinho admitted his side have to start doing more.
However, their home record has been much more encouraging, with two of their three victories coming in December when they impressively beat Bristol City 3-0 and Coventry City 4-1.
“If you take the Derby