William Watt

William "Will" Watt is a former English journalist working as Head of Football Operations at Fleetwood Town Football Club. Watt gained a master's degree at the University of Central Lancashire in Journalism before taking up the role of Digital Sports Reporter at the Lancashire Evening Post, a role he held for two years. He moved to the Blackpool Gazette in 2009, where he took the role of Digital Editor. As part of his role, he was also number two Blackpool F.C. football writer, behind Steve Canavan. In 2010 he was awarded "Digital Journalist of the Year" in the North West at the O2 Media Awards. In June 2012 he was named head Blackpool F.C. writer at the Blackpool Gazette after Steve Canavan made a lateral move. He also became part of BBC Radio Lancashire's match day coverage team, working as a summariser during live commentary of Blackpool's games.