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Tom Watson was responsible for
guiding Liverpool too two League titles and the clubs first FA
Cup Final appearance in a managerial career that spanned 19
years and 740 games. To this day Bill Shankly, with 753,
is the only manager to have been in charge of Liverpool for more
games that Tom Watson.
During his 19 years Watson brought many fine players to the
club, but his most influential signing was that of Alex Raisbeck,
a fiery Scotsman widely regarded as one of the finest of his
generation.
When war broke out in 1914
Watson worked hard to support the war effort, encouraging
players to enlist, and convincing the playing staff to donate
part of their pay. Over £500 was raised.
Sadly Watson died in 1915.
When his funeral took place on the 11th May his coffin was
carried by 8 of his players. |
