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Before the game it was announced that Rob Edwards, who had just secured promotion to League One with Forest Green Rovers would become our new Head Coach at the end of the season.
BBC Sport: Rob Edwards: Watford appoint former Forest Green boss as manager from 2022-23
This defeat confirmed our relegation back to the Championship after just one season. In the week before the game was played Roy Hodgson confirmed that he would be retiring from football management at the end of the season, which was probably just as well.
After the game Roy Hodgson was criticised by a number of Watford fans for failing to acknowledge the away support whilst taking the applause of the home fans upon his return to Selhurst Park. TV cameras also caught him smiling moments after the game ended when our relegation was confirmed.
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During the Covid-19 pandemic Watford FC opened up Vicarage Road for use by the West Herts NHS Trust as described in the film below.
Stadium Facilities | Vicarage Road Opened Up To NHS
On May 29th staff from the Watford General Hospital gathered in the Rookery Stand to ‘clap for the club’ as a way of thanking them for the support provided during the pandemic.
Watford FC thanked for helping NHS during coronavirus pandemic
PICTURES: Watford FC’s Dave Messenger hails the ‘heroes’ as NHS thanks Premier League club