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Slaven Bilic 'is set to be SACKED by Watford after just six months in charge'... as the trigger-happy Hornets 'prepare to search for a SIXTH boss in 18 months' after slipping to ninth in the Championship

Watford are set to sack Slaven Bilic after just six months in charge, according to reports.

The Croatian boss became Watford's 17th manager in 10 years after taking over from Rob Edwards in September but has struggled to mount a promotion challenge with the Hornets, who slipped to ninth in the Championship last weekend.

Now three places and four points off a play-off spot, Watford have decided to part company with the 54-year-old and will remarkably begin searching a sixth head coach in 18 months, according to the Watford Observer.

More to follow.