Watford FC Fires Coach Ed Still

May 3, 2026, 14:17

Introduction

Watford FC fired head coach Ed Still and coach Karim Belhocine. The team played very badly.

Main Body

Ed Still started his job on February 9. The team was in 11th place. Then the team played 15 games. They only won three games. They finished in 16th place. Watford FC changes coaches very often. Ed Still was the 15th coach since 2019. Many coaches leave this club quickly. Ed Still said the players did not work hard. Some players had short contracts. He said the club needs a new plan for the future.

Conclusion

Watford FC is now looking for a new head coach.

Learning

🕒 The "Past Story" Pattern

When we talk about things that happened and finished, we usually add -ed to the action word. Look at how the story moves:

Start $\rightarrow$ started
Play $\rightarrow$ played
Finish $\rightarrow$ finished

Wait! Not all words follow this rule. Some words change completely. These are common "rebel" words you need for A2:

Win $\rightarrow$ Won (Not "winned")
Is/Are $\rightarrow$ Was/Were
Do $\rightarrow$ Did

Quick Summary for your brain: Regular = add -ed $\text{ | }$ Irregular = memorize the new word

Vocabulary Learning

coach (n.)

a person who trains or instructs a sports team or individual

Example:The coach explained the new strategy to the players.

fired (v.)

to dismiss someone from a job

Example:The manager was fired after the team lost three games.

played (v.)

to participate in a game or sport

Example:She played football with her friends every Saturday.

badly (adv.)

in a poor or undesirable way

Example:The team performed badly in the last match.

started (v.)

to begin a task or activity

Example:He started his new job on Monday.

job (n.)

a paid position of regular employment

Example:She found a new job in the city.

place (n.)

a position or location

Example:They finished in the 16th place.

games (n.)

sporting contests or matches

Example:The team played 15 games this season.

won (v.)

to be victorious in a competition

Example:They won three games out of fifteen.

future (n.)

the time that is to come

Example:The club wants a new plan for the future.