He's signed for a year, with an option for a further year. It's not as if he's costing a fortune.
And even at 35, if he's still sharp and mobile, can run the midfield with leadership qualities - then Watson may be just what we need for this season. If he can help lead us back to the Championship, then he's proved his worth.
Excluding the Nigel love in reference come across really well. I was pleased that he played in the paint trophy on Tuesday. For someone with almost 500 matches you can forgiven him for not wanting to play against a Brighton academy team. Got a good feeling he will be an important player for us.
from wiki .. 'Watson won an FA Cup winners medal in 2013, by scoring a stoppage time header and the only goal of the game against Manchester City.[5] This was the first time Wigan Athletic had won the FA Cup'.
Right I think he is becoming the early season marmite player.
I have given him pelters other have given him man of the match.
I think he has been painful to watch and actually lacked any class or grace you would get from pratley.
Bowyer says he needs game time, so I'm not calling for him to be dropped, in addition I think he did well stifling balls being delivered into the box.
But his challenges are clumsy, his passing seems to be more about getting the ball away from him rather than anything meaningful and those long shots tonight we're carbon copies of a disastrous technique. Anyway we will see how much we miss him the fame after the next one he plays!!!
Going to be a struggle to see what they bring to the team when they're on the pitch, but its noticeable when they're not playing
In Ben's case thats no doubt going to happen sooner rather than later as would prefer him to pick up a booking and so miss Oxford instead of Portsmouth
Of course the biggest issue is once the injuries return, that we dont see Watson and Pratley together
This fella is there doing bits and pieces at the back , heading away, foot in , passing it about , attacking wise he's not been all that but he's a player we need if we're gonna grind these matches out
For me, Watson is the kind of player you can't really judge without watching him live.
His movement and organisation away from the ball is one big area where he'll be earning his stripes. I think most back fours at this level would be thankful for a Ben Watson shoring things up in front of them.
I thought he was very good tonight. Once everyone’s fit I see the midfield being a diamond with Watson, Gilbey, Shinnie and Maddison as the 4.
I was thinking the same, but where does that leave Doughty? I would say as an attacking LB but Maatsen has that covered on tonight's performance. Maybe Shinnie drops out when you have Gilbey and Maddison in the team, not 100% sure they can all fit in together.
I thought he was MOM today. Between him and doughty anyway.
Had a bit of everything. Dictating play, breaking up attacks, starting off our own attacks with clever little passes. Took the yellow at the perfect time too.
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He's signed for a year, with an option for a further year. It's not as if he's costing a fortune.
And even at 35, if he's still sharp and mobile, can run the midfield with leadership qualities - then Watson may be just what we need for this season. If he can help lead us back to the Championship, then he's proved his worth.
It's an optical illusion. He's actually no bigger than Lee.
I had forgotten about this
I have given him pelters other have given him man of the match.
I think he has been painful to watch and actually lacked any class or grace you would get from pratley.
Bowyer says he needs game time, so I'm not calling for him to be dropped, in addition I think he did well stifling balls being delivered into the box.
But his challenges are clumsy, his passing seems to be more about getting the ball away from him rather than anything meaningful and those long shots tonight we're carbon copies of a disastrous technique. Anyway we will see how much we miss him the fame after the next one he plays!!!
Going to be a struggle to see what they bring to the team when they're on the pitch, but its noticeable when they're not playing
In Ben's case thats no doubt going to happen sooner rather than later as would prefer him to pick up a booking and so miss Oxford instead of Portsmouth
Of course the biggest issue is once the injuries return, that we dont see Watson and Pratley together
Definitely need a Watson or Pratley to do the dirty work that doesnt necessarily get the plaudits
His movement and organisation away from the ball is one big area where he'll be earning his stripes.
I think most back fours at this level would be thankful for a Ben Watson shoring things up in front of them.
Why do we keep seeing both?
I don't intend to judge him on attacking, but again controversial, but the centre backs seem to make better passing choices
Had a bit of everything. Dictating play, breaking up attacks, starting off our own attacks with clever little passes. Took the yellow at the perfect time too.
He's going to be a big player for us this season.
Personally think he did alright today.
Our academy ... wonderful though it is ... produces (in general) good, technical footballers, but with a boyish physique and mentality.
Watson is the opposite. Ugly. Dependable. Mannish.
Lapsie or Watson? Vennings or Watson? Morgan or Watson?
Me and Leuth love him. He will be very important for us. But he's horrible to watch.