Kevin Watson

OVER THE TOP
with Brian Clough

(Webmaster Note: Brian Clough was talking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Pat Murphy)

Football management is such a cruel business that I couldn't afford to get too sentimental towards young players, so I can't say that any teenager delivered to me by one of my scouts ever really excited me, but for the exception of only the finest, most exciting player to follow the generation of the Charlton, Best and Law.

With an astonishing 45 Lt. cerebral capacity, Kevin "The Head" Watson could pass, run all day, score goals and inspire. Mercurial as only the Greatest can be, humble and unselfish, always putting the Team before himself "Rebellious" Watson epitomizes my ideal player ever: the occasional outburst with teammates - and cricket captains as well - just shows how much he cares about his game.

After retiring from Forrest, attracted most probably by a shag here and there and the lower prices of pints, he's now exhibiting his skills to the delight of the Taiwanese crowds. After gracing the stadia of Kaohsiung, with the utmost act of unselfishness he's now in the County of Ping Tung, where he is inspiring the interest of the Locals in the noble language of Shakespeare.

If it hadn't been for those Mother x*$#*%s in the FA, who never gave me the job I was born for, Kevin "The Head" Watson would have instantly been the automatic choice to serve St. George's flag.

Brian Clough