Watford FC has parted ways with head coach Ed Still following a disastrous end to their Championship campaign. The Belgian manager, who signed a two-and-a-half-year contract in February after Javi Gracia's resignation, lasted just three months at Vicarage Road.

The writing was on the wall for the 35-year-old as the Hornets' form nosedived under his leadership. When Still took over in February, Watford sat 11th in the table—a respectable position for a club still finding its footing after Premier League relegation. But what followed was a steep decline that left fans and management alike frustrated.

In 15 matches under Still, Watford managed only three wins. The team's collapse was most painful in the final stretch, losing their last five league games to finish 16th. The low point came on the season's final day, when Coventry City delivered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at Vicarage Road—a performance that sealed Still's fate regardless of the result.

The club's statement on Sunday confirmed the dismissal: "Watford FC have this morning parted company with head coach Ed Still. First-team coach Karim Belhocine has also left the club. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours."

This marks yet another chapter in Watford's revolving door of managers. Since the end of the 2021-22 season, the Hornets will now be searching for their 12th head coach. The club has struggled to find stability since dropping out of the Premier League in 2022, with finishes of 11th, 15th, 14th, and now 16th—a worrying trend that shows no signs of reversing.

For a team with ambitions of returning to England's top flight, the road ahead looks challenging. The Hornets will need to find a leader who can halt this slide and restore the fighting spirit that once defined the club. For fans hoping to see their team back in the Premier League soon, patience is wearing thin.