Philip Watson

Philip Ross Watson (29 April 1881 – 20 April 1953) was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half or centre half. His longest and most prominent spell was with Hamilton Academical, and he appeared in the 1911 Scottish Cup Final while with the club – this ended in defeat after a replay to Celtic, one of his former employers. He also spent time with Ayr, Motherwell and local team Dykehead, including several loans back when out of favour for a place in the side at his senior clubs. His son of the same name, known as Phil, was also a footballer who made over 170 appearances each for Hamilton Academical and Blackpool and received one cap for Scotland. Another son Martin played in Scotland's second tier, mainly for Dumbarton. References 1881 births 1953 deaths Scottish men's footballers Hamilton Academical F.C. players Footballers from North Lanarkshire Dykehead F.C. players Motherwell F.C. players Celtic F.C. players Ayr F.C. players Scottish Junior Football Association players Scottish Football League players Sportspeople from Shotts Men's association football defenders Men's association football wing halves