Championship - Watford always wanted Mackay

Eurosport - Tue, 16 Jun 16:17:00 2009

Watford have revealed they had long earmarked Malky Mackay as a future manager even though his appointment came earlier than expected.

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Former Hornets defender Mackay had a spell in caretaker charge prior to Brendan Rodgers taking over and has now been given the top job at Vicarage Road, after the ex-Chelsea reserves boss switched to Reading.

"He had already been identified as a potential successor and as such was in pole position for the role," said chief executive officer Julian Winter.

"I don't think anybody expected Brendan to leave so soon, however that is why we have these plans in place.

"We believe Malky has all the credentials to move us forward and stamp his authority on the team.

"Malky did tremendously well to stabilise the club back in November during his role as caretaker manager and he showed plenty of first-class managerial qualities during that period too."

PA Sport

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  1. Did anyone notice how Malky Mackay had a swipe at­ Rodgers yesterday ??. He said he would bring back­ honesty to the Club, after all the lies Rodgers told­ us, that would be refreshing, and if Rodgers wants­ Smith, better get his boss to sell more Cars, COS HE­ AINT GONNA BE CHEAP !!!!!

    From Dave, on Tue 16 Jun 10:25PM

  2. we just play the game ,no pretend goals !! as for­ raisiak unlucky ,you'll do well to get any players­ a goalie that can kick straight would be a start!!­ you're welcome to rodgers ,loyal royals,???? where­ were they this season!

    From steph, on Tue 16 Jun 11:25AM

  3. any rubbish will do they are desperate

    From phil.hayward1, on Mon 15 Jun 7:32PM

  4. phil , if he wants some norwich old boys he can have­ them free , they were useless for us last season.....

    From the proud brit, on Mon 15 Jun 6:56PM

  5. rasiak for reading

    From phil.hayward1, on Mon 15 Jun 6:12PM

  6. ouch andrew im really stung!!your comments really hurt­ keep on buzzing!!

    From phil.hayward1, on Mon 15 Jun 6:05PM

  7. happy days!!

    From phil.hayward1, on Mon 15 Jun 5:31PM

  8. phil as usual we can rely on your off opinion good luck­ with F * C K OFF Rodgers at Reading you deserve each­ other, no really you do.

    From ANDREW SMITH, on Mon 15 Jun 5:18PM
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    maybe he will buy some norwich city old boys!!! ha ha­ really pushed the boat out there!! relegation beckons

    From phil.hayward1, on Mon 15 Jun 3:59PM
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