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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Freddie Keighley

Roy Hodgson facing awkward Watford showdown after once blasting mascot "disgraceful"

Roy Hodgson is set for an uncomfortable first meeting with Watford 's mascot as he prepares to take over in the Vicarage Park hot seat.

The veteran manager, 74, is expected to be appointed as the Hornets' third boss of the season after Claudio Ranieri was sacked on Monday.

Hodgson has been out of work since leaving Crystal Palace at the end of last term following four seasons with the Eagles.

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