Biography
‘Watto’ started his career at Tottenham Hotspur scoring on his debut. Signed by Swindon Town manager Steve McMahon. Newly promoted to second tier of the English Football League – Watson helped them avoid relegation.
Moved on to Rotherham United in July 1999. Captained Rotherham to back to back promotions into The Championship. After over 100 games at Rotherham Alan Pardew took Watson on loan 1st before signing him permanently for £150,000 guiding the Royals to promotion.
His first full season at Reading saw the Royals into a play-off place, where narrow defeat to Wolves cost them a place in the Premiership. Colchester United was Watson’s next stop playing a key role as in his first full season the U's stormed to promotion from League One. Part of "The Best Col U ever" as the underdog U's finished their first season in the Football League Championship in 10th place. Released by Colchester at the end of the 2007–08 season, and then signed on a free transfer for Luton Town. Assistant manager to Teddy Sheringham at Stevenage Watto has also managed Maldon & Tiptree and Bishop Stortford before joining the Crusade.