Watford have confirmed the departure of Under-23s boss Hayden Mullins on their official club website.
After four years with Watford, Under-23s boss Hayden Mullins has left Vicarage Road. The 41-year-old – who played for the likes of Portsmouth and West Ham during his playing days – has moved on and looks set to take up a first-team role elsewhere.
In Watford’s official statement, Scott Duxbury – club CEO and Chairman – wished Mullins the best for his future, expressing his delight that he will be working at a senior role in his next job. Duxbury thanked Mullins for his services while with Watford, saying:
“Hayden represented the club with great dignity in difficult circumstances. His popularity among the first-team playing squad was typical of the respect he earned from all parts of the club during his time here.
“I’m delighted that he’s getting a coaching opportunity at first-team level, and we all wish him every success for the future.”
Mullins started out as the club’s assistant manager and Under-23s level before taking up the manager’s role for their second-string side in 2017.
He has also been the club’s caretaker manager on two different occasions, both coming in the 2019/20 campaign following the sackings of Quique Sanchez Flores and Nigel Pearson.
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