You are mistaken if you think this is about money for Roy Hodgson. By all accounts his wages at Watford are relatively modest - though there is a seven figure bonus waiting for him if he keeps them in them in the Premier League.
Nevertheless, this isn’t about a final pay day. It’s about the next challenge - potentially his last - in what has been a distinguished 46-year managerial career.
Does he still have the drive? Those close to him are in no doubt that he does.
There is no doubt about Roy Hodgson's drive after being appointed as the new Watford boss
Claudio Ranieri left the club after taking just seven points during his time in charge
As he entered the final six months of his contract at Crystal Palace this time last year, it was abundantly clear that Hodgson’s reign was drawing to a close.