Football Paul Watson leaves Dunfermline as ’employment ends by mutual consent’ By Alan Temple October 19 2021, 5:22pm October 19 2021, 5:22pm Share Paul Watson leaves Dunfermline as ’employment ends by mutual consent’ Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/2669073/paul-watson-dunfermline-mutual-consent-peter-grant/ Copy Link Exit: Watson Paul Watson has departed Dunfermline ‘by mutual consent’ following a spell out of the first-team. The former Dundee United and Livingston centre-half has not featured for the Pars since a 0-0 draw against Hamilton on September 25. Asked about Watson’s absence in the subsequent draw against Raith Rovers, Peter Grant simply stated that Watson was ‘unavailable’. Player Update.#DAFC can confirm that Paul Watson’s employment with the Club has ended by mutual consent. pic.twitter.com/MBvG3zMiDT — Dunfermline Athletic (@officialdafc) October 19, 2021 The Dunfermline boss declined to expand on that when given the opportunity. Unconfirmed rumours have swirled regarding a falling out between the parties. And on Tuesday afternoon it was confirmed by Dunfermline that Watson has now left the club, via a curt, one-sentence statement. Watson made 42 appearances during his 16-month stint with the Pars. Grant and Watson were both approached for comment by Courier Sport on Tuesday. Grant stated that it would be inappropriate to do so. Peter Grant: Dom Thomas ‘knows what I expect’ as ‘fantastic numbers’ seal Dunfermline starting berth
