Hodgson to leave Watford after end of season
The HinduManager Roy Hodgson will not stay with relegation-threatened Watford after the end of the season, the 74-year-old said on Wednesday after collecting an award at Buckingham Palace. Hodgson, who was honoured with a CBE for his services to football, said he will not extend his stay at Vicarage Road after joining Watford on a short-term deal in January. The former England manager came out of retirement to take charge of Watford, which is second-bottom in the Premier League on 22 points, 12 points away from the safety zone with four games left. It's a very demanding world and I think I've earned the right to step back and enjoy some free time and spend some time with my wife and son.” Watford travels to one of Hodgson's former clubs Crystal Palace in the league on Saturday.