sport news Watford can stay out of trouble after appointing Roy Hodgson as their new boss, ...

sport news Watford can stay out of trouble after appointing Roy Hodgson as their new boss, ...
sport news Watford can stay out of trouble after appointing Roy Hodgson as their new boss, ...
Watford 'have got every chance of staying out of trouble' after appointing Roy Hodgson as their new boss, insists Paul Merson... while Darren Bent believes 74-year-old can 'stabilise the ship' following club's 'masterstroke' Roy Hodgson has agreed a deal until the end of the season to be Watford boss  The 74-year-old replaces Claudio Ranieri, who was sacked on Monday by club  Hodgson will land a seven-figure bonus if he leads Hornets to safety this term Paul Merson and Darren Bent are both convinced he can turn it around at club 

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Paul Merson believes Watford have 'every chance' of avoiding relegation from the Premier League after hiring Roy Hodgson as their new manager.

The 74-year-old agreed a deal until the end of the season with the Hornets on Tuesday and has replaced Claudio Ranieri, who was sacked after the 3-0 home defeat by Norwich at the weekend.

Sportsmail understands Hodgson will land a seven-figure bonus, on top of what is described as a 'modest' salary, if he can lead the Vicarage Road club to Premier League safety. 

Paul Merson believes Watford have 'every chance' of avoiding relegation after hiring Roy Hodgson

Paul Merson believes Watford have 'every chance' of avoiding relegation after hiring Roy Hodgson

Hodgson has replaced Claudio Ranieri, who was sacked after the defeat by Norwich, as boss

Hodgson has replaced Claudio Ranieri, who was sacked after the defeat by Norwich, as boss

And former midfielder Merson believes Watford - currently sat 19th in the table but

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