WASHINGTON DC (Nov 4, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- Jay DeMerit's Watford is in search of a new coach after Aidy Boothroyd left the club by mutual consent on Monday. They lost to Blackpool 4-3 on Saturday, and are currently 21st in The Championship table.
Watford released the following quote from chairman Graham Simpson:
"It is with some sadness that we have taken the decision, along with Aidy, that the time is right for a new manager to take Watford Football Club forward. Both parties feel that his tenure at the Club is simply at an end and, following discussions, we have mutually decided that a parting of the ways is in the best interests of all concerned."
Reserves coach Malky Mackay has been named interim manager.
Also on Monday, Brad Friedel was in goal for Aston Villa, 2-0 losers to Newcastle. Gregg Berhalter started for 1860 Munich in their draw against Kaiserslautern. In Serie B, Danny Szetela was a late substitute in Bresica's 2-0 loss to Livorno.
