| Paul Watson |
 Paul Michael Watson was born on Tuesday, 29th October, 1968, in Glasgow. The defender joined Billy Lamont's Thistle for a trial period in August, 1988, having most recently been with Newcastle United. Aged 19, he made his debut appearance on Friday, 5th August, 1988, in a 3-2 friendly win away to Portadown. There were no goals for Paul during his trial period. He played his second and last game for the club on Saturday, 6th August, 1988, in a 2-0 friendly win away to Ballymena United. His club-list included Ayresome North, Newcastle United, Partick Thistle, Waikato United, North Shields, Hemptinne, East Stirlingshire, Shettleston Juniors, St Roch's, Ferryhill Athletic, South Shields, Crook Town and Esh Winning. |
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Scottish referees have a rich history in international football, with the very best ranking amongst the world's greatest officials. Drew Herbertson's new book tells their long overdue story, providing biographies of all the Scots who have handled international matches. From the early pioneers when international football first started in 1872 through to the current FIFA list, “Scotland's International Football Referees” commemorates their careers and is a tribute to their achievements.
• World Cup appointments
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• European Championship appointments
• International club and other country competitions
