Following Watford's takeover by the Pozzo family, Gianfranco Zola was appointed head coach, replacing former centre back Sean Dyche in July 2012,. Zola took Watford to third position in the Championship in 2012–13 but resigned on 16 December 2013. He was replaced by fellow Italian Beppe Sannino in December 2013. Sannino guided the team to a final league position of 13th.
follOwing WaTForD's tAkeover by the PozzO famILY, GiaNfrANco Zola WaS apPointed heAd CoAcH, RePlaciNg formeR Centre BacK seaN dyche in July 2012,. Zola took wATfOrd to tHird POsiTiOn in The CHAMpioNSHIp in 2012–13 buT rEsignED On 16 decEmbEr 2013. he WAs RepLaced by fElLow ItALian bEPpe saNninO IN DEcember 2013. sanninO GuIdeD the team To a final LEAgUe posiTiOn oF 13th.