Claudio Ranieri and Roy Hodgson were both caught in the crossfire of Watford midfielder Dan Gosling's astonishing takedown of the Hornets' “disgraceful” relegation.
In a coruscating autopsy of last season's dismal tailspin back into the Championship, Gosling slated Ranieri's “miserable” reign, branding the atmosphere “as bad as it can get.” He claimed the Tinkerman's over-reliance on five-a-side games in training was “nothing football” which was reflected in Watford's dismal results.
Gosling's flamethrower did not spare former England coach Hodgson, calling his coaching drills “repetitive” and suggesting they were outdated. And when new signings took Gosling's place in midfield – at one point forcing him out of the Hornets' 25-man Premier League squad – he accused at least one of being “not bothered” and unfit.
