Mazzarri thanks Watford fans ahead of departure

Walter Mazzarri has paid tribute to the Watford faithful for their support throughout the season as he prepares to leave the club.

The Watford boss was sacked by the club, with the Hornets tumbling down the Premier League table after reaching the 40 point-mark.

After their 1-0 win over Swansea City on April 15, Watford lost five straight games, but that hasn’t stopped Mazzarri praising his players’ effort.

“I would like to thank the main characters of this season – the players and the fans,” said Mazzarri.

“Our fans have always been extraordinary with their participation and with their fantastic passion for the whole season.

“The fans have always helped us give more than we thought we could, so they have been very important.

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“They have been unique and we were never alone or without them. I want to thank them in the most sincere way.

“Also, I thank the players, who have always given 200 per cent of what they had, always going further and pushing their limits.

Giving more, going further and pushing their limits, even though it hasn’t been an easy season because we had a lot of injuries and a decimated squad.”