(Reuters) - Manager Roy Hodgson will not stay with relegation-threatened Watford after the end of the season, the 74-year-old said on Wednesday after collecting an award at Buckingham Palace.
Hodgson, who was honoured with a CBE for his services to football, said he will not extend his stay at Vicarage Road after joining Watford on a short-term deal in January.
The former England manager came out of retirement to take charge of Watford, who are second-bottom in the Premier League on 22 points, 12 points away from the safety zone with four games left. "Obviously, it's a short-term ," the 74-year-old said."Certainly, I made it clear it would need to be a short-term one between now and the end of the season. I took that job on and came out of retirement to do that particular job.
"Now that job has unfortunately ended. I've enjoyed my time doing the job. I don't think I shall be putting my name forward anymore for further sorties in the world of Premier League football. "It's a very demanding world and I think I've earned the right to step back and enjoy some free time and spend some time with my wife and son."Article type: metered
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