Fred Watson (Scottish footballer)

Fred Watson
Personal information
Full name Frederick Watson[1]
Date of birth 30 November 1888[2]
Place of birth Aberdeen, Scotland[2]
Date of death 29 June 1917(1917-06-29) (aged 28)
Place of death Aberdeen, Scotland
Playing position Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1910 Aberdeen Shamrock
1910–1917 Aberdeen 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Frederick Watson (30 November 1888 – 29 June 1917) was a Scottish professional football wing half who played in the Scottish League for Aberdeen.[2]

Personal life

Watson served as a trimmer in the Royal Naval Reserve during the First World War and died of illness in Aberdeen, Scotland on 29 June 1917.[2][3] He was buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, Aberdeen.[3]

Career statistics

Club Season League Scottish Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aberdeen 1911–12[2] Scottish League First Division 0 0 0 0 1[lower-alpha 1] 0 1 0
1912–13[2] 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
1913–14[2] 0 0 0 0 1[lower-alpha 2] 0 1 0
Career total 2 0 0 0 2 0 4 0
  1. ↑ Appearance in Fleming Charity Shield.
  2. ↑ Appearance in Robertson Cup.

References

  1. ↑ "Frederick Watson | Service Record | Football and the First World War". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust – Player Profile". www.afcheritage.org. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  3. 1 2 Manchester, Reading Room. "Casualty Details". Retrieved 23 April 2017.


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