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Garcia takes vacant head coach role at Watford

Watford yesterday appointed former Brighton boss Oscar Garcia as their new head coach.

The Hornets moved quickly to appoint the 41-year-old, who spent a season with the Seagulls before departing in May, following the surprise resignation of Beppe Sannino on Sunday.

A club statement read: “Watford Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Oscar Garcia as Head Coach, the Hornets having won the race against several high-profile English clubs to secure his services.

“Oscar’s recent Championship experience, taking Brighton & Hove Albion into last season’s play-offs, was a key factor in his appointment.”

Sannino decided to leave the club despite the team sitting second in the table, one point behind leaders Nottingham Forest.

The Hornets travel to The Valley next Saturday to take on Charlton.

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