Paul Watson (born 20 December 1990) is a

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professional

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who plays as a

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for club The Spartans.

Career

Livingston

Former Livingston manager

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signed Watson from

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in August 2009. He helped the club win the

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, in his first season at

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. The next season, he helped Livingston win the

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title by making 33 appearances for the

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club. Watson subsequently signed a new two-year contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2013.

Raith Rovers

Watson signed for

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on 17 July 2013. On 12 June 2015, it was confirmed that Watson would not be renewing his contract with the club.

Falkirk

On 19 July 2015, it was announced that Watson had joined

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. He was released by Falkirk at the end of the 2017–18 season.

Dundee United

On 20 July 2018, Watson signed for

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, agreeing a two-year contract. After winning the

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with them in the 2019–20 season, Watson was released by United at the end of

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-shortened season.

Dunfermline Athletic

On 29 June 2020, Watson was announced as

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's first summer signing, joining the

side on a two-year deal. On 19 October 2021, Watson left

via mutual consent.

Return to Falkirk

On 24 January 2022, Watson returned to Falkirk on an 18-month contract.

The Spartans

On 25 August 2023, Watson made a move to newly promoted

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side The Spartans.

Career statistics

Honours

Livingston *

: 2009–10 *

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Raith Rovers *

Scottish Challenge Cup The Scottish Professional Football League Challenge Cup,2013–14 Dundee United *

: 2019–20

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Watson, Paul 1990 births Living people Scottish Football League players Livingston F.C. players Men's association football defenders Footballers from Edinburgh Scottish men's footballers Ipswich Town F.C. players Raith Rovers F.C. players Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players Falkirk F.C. players Dundee United F.C. players Dunfermline Athletic F.C. players The Spartans F.C. players 21st-century Scottish sportsmen