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Rob Edwards is expected to be appointed as Watford’s new manager — after his abrupt departure left Forest Green Rovers fuming.
With Roy Hodgson leaving the relegated Hornets at the end of the season, Edwards has emerged as the leading candidate to take charge at Vicarage Road.
But League Two champions Rovers are far from happy with the manner of the relegated Premier League side’s approach.
Club chairman Dale Vince said: “He’s not our manager any more. I feel disappointed with him, let down.
“Watford encouraged him not to tell us. We move on.”
A club statement added: “Rob was a key part of the team that gained promotion to League One this season.
“We’re disappointed that our support, loyalty and honesty towards Rob has been repaid in this way — with negotiations taking place behind our backs.
“We had no contact from Watford, from whom we might expect less, but in any event this kind of behaviour gives football a bad name.
“We thank Rob for all his work, forgive him the manner of his departure and wish him well.”
Watford host relegation-haunted Everton tonight before facing Leicester and Chelsea in their final two games of the campaign.
Assuming he is appointed as Hodgson’s successor, 39-year-old Edwards will be tasked with getting the Hornetts out of the Championship at the first attempt.
