Watford in shock talks with little-known Forest Green Rovers boss Rob Edwards to take over from Hodgson as next manager

WATFORD are in shock talks with little-known Forest Green Rovers boss Rob Edwards to take over as the next manager.

Roy Hodgson will leave Vicarage Road at the end of the season as he is retiring.

Rob Edwards could leave Forest Green Rovers to take over at WatfordGetty

And that means the relegated Hornets are on the hunt for yet another new manager.

According to reports, Edwards is the surprise candidate being lined up.

He has just led the West Country side to the League Two title, earning them promotion into League One.

However, he could be making an immediate jump up to the Championship with Watford.

More to follow…