Zola resigns..

All arguments are moot now.

http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/131216-zola-resignation-1240083.aspx

I suppose the arguments will now flow over who his replacement should be....

 

Just saw this on FB


Well who do we want in the hot seat?

 

"Resigns" not "sacked" . The WO needs to give us a proper story on this.

 

Well a decent man who did the decent thing. I wish him well.

 

I echo yorkies sentiments, an honourable man who gave us a fantastic season last year. I too wish him well

 

Official email to supporters:
To all Watford supporters

I am writing this today with a very heavy heart and after a lot of consideration, to tell you that I have resigned from my Head Coach position at Watford.

First of all, this decision has not been made quickly. I mentioned after the game on Saturday that I wanted to think about things overnight and that is exactly what I have done.

I must place Watford Football Club first in my thoughts and it is for this reason that I have taken my action.

I feel that it is in the best interests of the team that somebody new is given the chance to bring the success which we have all hoped for and worked very hard for.

It is for a variety of reasons, and not just over one matter or one moment, that I feel this is the right decision for me, in the best interests of the club - and I know I can trust you, the supporters, to respect my decision fully.

Last season was such an amazing time, for the players, the staff and the supporters. And I loved that journey. Every minute of it brought a new challenge, different experiences and a lot of learning.

I have had supporters tell me that the Leicester game in May was the most amazing moment in their time supporting their club.

I will always remember having been welcomed so warmly to this wonderful football club, to have been supported so fully and to have been able to share moments of excitement and joy that will always live with me.

But this game does not wait and does not stop. There is always the next challenge and a new environment ahead which means nothing is ever the same.

For now, I want to wish the players, the staff, the fans and everyone else who has Watford Football Club at heart my best wishes for the future.

It has been a privilege and a pleasure to serve this club and I am sure we will see each other again one day.

Best wishes,

Gianfranco

 

It's his choice, but I still think he could have turned it around...

This is going to take the spring out my step this xmas

 

Not sure it matters who we want Al - more a case of who will we get.

I'm off to trawl the list unemployed Italian, Spanish and South American managers....

 

Steve Clarke anyone?

 

Very sad that so soon after giving us probably some of the most exciting Watford performances ever that it has come to this. I wish him all the very best and thank him for his time and commitment to Watford football club. Your a true gentleman GFZ and many of us could learn from you. We will i am sure look back at your reign with much pride at what you gave us supporters to watch last season.

 

50/50 for Warnock or Holloway

 

This is not the time for feeble wums.

Cheers

 

Southern club he can commute to, warnock wants one last challenge and one last stab at that record 8th promotion. Don't rule it out.

 

He would not fit here...

Esp. with Italian mgt.

 

Wholeheartedly agree. A very, very decent man. Don't want to think about replacements yet. Thank you GFZ, proud to have had you at my club.

 

Have Chelsea payed of Roberto yet?

 

So who will be in the Hot Seat for your game on Saturday against us?

Zola is a proper Gentleman BTW

 

Wonder if Cassetti wants an early chance at a coaching position?

He'd be preferable to the Colin Hollowhead types....

 

I think that we are now going to finish mid table. If GV had stayed I think we would have had a good shot at the play-offs, but know that will have to wait until next season.

As to who we will get ... Who knows.

 

Most probably you will have a member of the Coaching staff take charge for Saturday? Given that Zola has resigned I would imagine that your board will have a list of candidates to go through and that wont be a quick process!