Craig Watson (footballer, born 1942)
Craig Watson (12 January 1942 – 7 November 2001) was a Scottish footballer who played as a winger for Rangers.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Craig Watson | ||
| Date of birth | 12 January 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 7 November 2001 (aged 59) | ||
| Place of death | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Playing position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1962 | Arthurlie | ||
| 1962–1965 | Rangers | 13 | (4) |
| 1965–1966 | Morton | 34 | (8) |
| 1966–1967 | Kilmarnock | 30 | (8) |
| 1967–1970 | Falkirk | 81 | (13) |
| 1970–1972 | Arcadia Shepherds | ||
| 1972–1973 | Morton | 7 | (3) |
| 1973 | Highlands Park | ||
| 1974 | Durban United | ||
| 1975 | Berea Park | ||
| 1976 | Durban City | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Watson was a member of the youngest Rangers forward line in the history of the club when he lined up alongside Willie Henderson, Alex Willoughby, Jim Forrest, and George McLean against Real Madrid in a European Cup match in the Bernabeu Stadium in 1963.[2]
Watson's proudest achievement was playing in the 1963 Scottish League Cup Final when Rangers defeated Morton 5–0. He later transferred to Cappielow, spending several seasons playing under Hal Stewart.
Watson, who also had spells with Kilmarnock and Falkirk, eventually emigrated to South Africa, where he ended his playing career.
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References
- "Rangers Player David Smith Details". www.fitbastats.com. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- "Willoughby joins Watson tributes". HeraldScotland. 9 November 2001. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- "Craig Watson". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
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