When Watford head coaches suffer four defeats in a row, they usually lose their job, but that has not been the case with Valerien Ismael.
Despite losing to Cardiff City, Southampton, Leicester City and Norwich City in the space of 11 days, the Hornets hierarchy have remained unmoved.
In response, Watford got back to winning ways last weekend, recording a 1-0 triumph away at bottom-side Rotherham United for their first win since January 14.
Given the opponents, Ismael will not be getting carried away, particularly with Watford now 10 points adrift of the top six in the standings.
Nevertheless, with a favourable fixture list, on paper, to come, the foundations have been laid to kick on over the coming weeks during a period which will prove decisive in the context of their season.
Meanwhile, Huddersfield have recently taken the decision to appoint another German manager, this time in Andre Breitenreiter who has previously managed Hoffenheim.
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Caretaker boss Jon Worthington remained in charge for last week’s fixture at home to Hull City, with the Terriers losing 2-1 at the John Smith’s Stadium.
All eyes will now be on how Breitenreiter copes with trying to move the Yorkshire outfit away from relegation trouble, the current gap to 22nd position being two points.
However, prior to their last-gasp defeat to Hull, Huddersfield had won two of their previous three fixtures, and there will be optimism that they can overcome Watford despite being without an away success since November 29.
