12 Facts About Dave Watson

David Watson was born on 20 November 1961 and is an English football manager and former professional player.

Dave Watson played his entire career for Norwich City and Everton.

Dave Watson was capped 12 appearances for the England national team.

Dave Watson later spent time coaching in Wigan Athletic's youth academy before taking up a similar role with Newcastle United.

Dave Watson made his league debut in the local derby against Ipswich Town on Boxing Day that year.

Dave Watson eventually made 256 appearances for Norwich, and as club captain lifted the League Cup in 1985.

Dave Watson was an integral part of the Everton side throughout the 1990s, and following the departure of goalkeeper Neville Southall in 1998 he became the club's oldest and longest serving player.

Dave Watson captained Everton to sixth place in 1996, but the following season they were struggling again and manager Joe Royle resigned in March 1997, with Dave Watson taking over as manager for the final few weeks of the season and overseeing Everton's Premier League survival as they finished 15th.

Dave Watson was capped 12 times at senior level for England.

Dave Watson later became a scout for Birmingham City before joining Wigan Athletic as their youth-team coach on 23 April 2008.

In 2002, Dave Watson was voted into the Norwich City FC Hall of Fame.

Dave Watson was appointed as Under 18 Coach at Newcastle United on 7 November 2011.