Paul Watson (footballer, born 1990)

Paul Watson (born 20 December 1990) is a Scottish professional footballer, who plays as a centre back for Dunfermline Athletic.

Paul Watson
Personal information
Date of birth (1990-12-20) 20 December 1990
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Centre Back
Club information
Current team
 Dunfermline Athletic
Number 44
Youth career
–2006 Hutchison Vale BC
2006–2009 Ipswich Town U18s
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Ipswich Town 0 (0)
2009–2013 Livingston 109 (6)
2013–2015 Raith Rovers 58 (2)
2015–2018 Falkirk 56 (3)
2018–2020 Dundee United 42 (4)
2020– Dunfermline Athletic 3 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:24, 1 November 2020 (UTC)

Career

Livingston

Former Livingston manager Gary Bollan signed Watson from Ipswich Town in August 2009. He helped the club win the Scottish Third Division, in his first season at Almondvale.[1] The next season, he helped Livingston win the Scottish Second Division title[2] by making 33 appearances for the West Lothian club.[3] Watson subsequently signed a new two-year contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2013.[4]

Raith Rovers

Watson signed for Raith Rovers on 17 July 2013.[5]

On 12 June 2015, it was confirmed that Watson would not be renewing his contract with the club.[6]

Falkirk

On 19 July 2015, it was announced that Watson had joined Falkirk. He was released by Falkirk at the end of the 2017–18 season.[7]

Dundee United

On 20 July 2018, Watson signed for Dundee United, agreeing a two-year contract.[8] After winning the Scottish Championship with them in the 2019–20 season, Watson was released by United at the end of COVID-19-shortened season.[9]

Dunfermline Athletic

On 29 June 2020, Watson was announced as Dunfermline Athletic's first summer signing, joining the Scottish Championship side on a two-year deal.[10][11]

Career statistics
As of 7 October 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Livingston 2009–10[12][13] Scottish Third Division 261300000291
2010–11[3][13] Scottish Second Division 33110001[lower-alpha 1]0351
2011–12[14][13] Scottish First Division 32120204[lower-alpha 1]0401
2012–13[15][13] 18300201[lower-alpha 1]0213
Total 10966040601256
Raith Rovers 2013–14[16][13] Scottish Championship 22120205[lower-alpha 1]0311
2014–15[17] 36141201[lower-alpha 1]0432
Total 582614060743
Falkirk 2015–16[18] Scottish Championship 27311305[lower-alpha 2]1365
2016–17[19] 11010403[lower-alpha 3]0190
2017–18[20] 18010401[lower-alpha 1]0240
Total 5633111091795
Dundee United 2018–19[21] Scottish Championship 23410104[lower-alpha 4]0294
2019–20[22] 19010211[lower-alpha 1]0231
Total 424203150525
Dunfermline Athletic 2020–21[23] Scottish Championship 0000100010
Career total 2651517223126133119
  1. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. Three appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup; two appearances and a goal in the Premiership play-offs
  3. Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and one in the Premiership play-offs
  4. Appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs

Honours

Livingston

Dundee United

References
  1. "Paul Watson admits Livi title win would make up for Ipswich agony". West Lothian Courier. 25 March 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  2. "Paul Watson admits pride at winning second championship gong". West Lothian Courier. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  3. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  4. "Livingston free seven stars ahead of return to Division One". The Daily Record. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  5. "New Signing Alert". Raith Rovers FC. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  6. "Another new arrival at Raith, but door is closed on Watson". fifetoday.co.uk. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  7. "Players Depart Club". Falkirk FC. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  8. "Dundee United: Defender Paul Watson signs two-year deal". BBC sport. 20 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  9. Cran, George (8 May 2020). "Dundee United announce departures of eight players this summer including Paul Watson and Rakish Bingham". Evening Telegraph. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  10. "Paul Watson joins Dunfermline". Dunfermline Athletic FC. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  11. "Dunfermline Athletic: Steven Whittaker & Paul Watson sign". BBC Sport. BBC. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  12. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  13. Paul Watson at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  14. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  15. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  16. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  17. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  18. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  19. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  20. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  21. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  22. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  23. "Games played by Paul Watson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
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