The former Man Utd duo have both praised Warren Joyce previously, whom Cleverley is targeting to join his backroom staff at Vicarage Road.

Good afternoon, sports fans. Today, we’ll be discussing the recent appointment of Tom Cleverley as Watford’s new head coach and the potential addition of Warren Joyce to his coaching staff. Following a rather average Championship campaign, the Hornets have decided to make a bold move by appointing their former skipper as the manager. Cleverley took over as interim boss towards the end of the season and impressed the club’s hierarchy with his performance, leading to his permanent appointment.

Cleverley has confirmed the permanent positions of his coaching staff, with Damon Lathrope and Armand Kavaja staying on in their roles, but the departure of Jimmy Gilligan from the first-team set up has created a vacancy for an experienced coach.

According to sources, Cleverley is keen to poach Warren Joyce from Nottingham Forest to fill this role. The 59-year-old former Manchester United reserve team coach has been credited with transforming players like Scott McTominay and has received high praise from former player Gary Neville, who described him as “absolutely brilliant in the very difficult role of reserve-team coach.” 

Cleverley’s interest in Joyce is not surprising, given that he has worked with him previously and knows the impact he can have on players. The potential reunion of the former Manchester United teammates could be a smart move for Watford, who need to be creative in the transfer market this summer, as they no longer have parachute payments to fall back on. Additionally, Cleverley’s appointment and the potential addition of Joyce to the coaching staff could provide an opportunity for the club’s academy players to develop and make an impact on the first team.

While it’s still early days for Cleverley as a head coach, his decision to bring in experienced and talented staff shows that he is committed to turning the fortunes of Watford around. With big decisions and hard work ahead, Cleverley’s appointment and potential recruitment of Joyce could be a step in the right direction for the Hornets.

We’ll keep you updated on this developing story as more information becomes available.