Watford have appointed reserve-team coach Malky Mackay as caretaker manager following the departure of Adrian Boothroyd. The 36-year-old former Norwich City defender will be assisted by first-team coach Martin Hunter while the club search for a suitable replacement for Boothroyd.

Watford have appointed reserve-team coach Malky Mackay as caretaker manager following the departure of Adrian Boothroyd.

The 36-year-old former Norwich City defender will be assisted by first-team coach Martin Hunter while the club search for a suitable replacement for Boothroyd.

Hunter joined Norwich City in 2006 as first team coach but left for Watford a year later.