Lewington feels the heat

Ray Lewington doesn't expect any favours from the board if there is no improvement in Watford's season.

Watford have won just one game so far and crashed out of the Carling Cup against Second Division Bristol City this week.

Lewington's tenure at Vicarage Road could be determined by results against Ipswich and Burnley in the next four days.

"We have started slow and if things don't improve, that decision will be down to the board of directors," Lewington said.

"If the supporters start losing confidence in myself and the team, then it becomes very tough for the board and I expect no favours."

Watford's disappointing Carling Cup exit was compounded by an injury to key midfielder Micah Hyde who will miss out on the visit of Ipswich as a result.