Rob Edwards: Watford appoint former Forest Green boss as manager for 2022-23

The new manager for the upcoming 2022-23 Championship season is Rob Edwards.

The club he has just led to the League Two title was the one where he left.

At the end of the current season, Roy Hodgson will leave the Hornets.

The team was demoted from the top flight after a loss to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

In a statement, Watford said: "Rob had a contractual provision allowing him to leave Forest Green Rovers at any time to discuss employment opportunities at other clubs and the Hornets are delighted to confirm our discussions concluded today."

Forest Green had previously said that negotiations took place behind our backs.

Forest Green said they had no contact from the city of Watford.

We wish Rob well, forgive him the manner of his departure, and thank him for his work at Forest Green.

More to come.