Hodgson's done one...

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It seems that Watford's next manager will be Rob Edwards, which seems a surprising choice for them and Forest Green are kicking off over the way he was approached/poached.
 
It seems that Watford's next manager will be Rob Edwards, which seems a surprising choice for them and Forest Green are kicking off over the way he was approached/poached.
Even if he gets paid quadruple what he would have at FGR, he still needs to last 11 games to break even. Not an easy challenge.
It’s not just the money, but surely he would have enjoyed himself more next season at FGR and would probably have enhanced his reputation. At Watford it’s almost guaranteed to end in the sack, which does nothing for anyone’s reputation.
 
Even if he gets paid quadruple what he would have at FGR, he still needs to last 11 games to break even. Not an easy challenge.
It’s not just the money, but surely he would have enjoyed himself more next season at FGR and would probably have enhanced his reputation. At Watford it’s almost guaranteed to end in the sack, which does nothing for anyone’s reputation.

A club that has zero loyalty to any of its coaches hire a coach who has zero loyalty to his former club. Match made in heaven.