Swansea City and Watford go head to head at the Liberty Stadium as the Swans look for a vital home win as they push on for promotion.
And standing in the opposite dugout to Brendan Rodgers will be one of his great friends – Malky Mackay – who took over from Rodgers at Watford following his departure.
The two have remained in close contact as Rodgers explained to the Western Mail “Me and Malky are close
“I kept him on my staff as first-team coach at Watford and he was fantastic.
“During the seven months I was there we became quite close and we still talk a lot.
“After the game against Leeds he sent me a text at about 1.25am, probably thinking I was in bed.
“But I was watching a third re-run of our game and I sent him a text back so he rang me and from 1.30am until 2.45am we were talking football.
“I think our wives thought we were mad!
Football is our life and our passion and we’re both family guys as well,” added Rodgers.
“He’s a good guy and a good man and I always want him to do well, obviously apart from against us and I know he’s the same.
“I went to Reading this season unsure what reaction I’d get and I had a fantastic reception.
“I went to Watford and it wasn’t too bad, but that period of my life has gone and we’ve both moved on.
“I’ll always be grateful for them giving me the opportunity to be a manager.
“It was only unique circumstances that I left.
“I was delighted to see them do well last season with Malky and he is the perfect guy for them to move the club forward.”
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