Paul Watson
Latest articles by Paul Watson
Emails about Rod Fanni keep going in Leicester’s junk folder
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Leicester City’s attempts to sign French defender Rod Fanni have been blighted by double entendres, reports Back of the Net's Paul Watson...
You only imagined Montenegro vs England, Brnovic boasts
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net You didn't really waste time on a dull match
Celtic directors dig out Deila’s CV just to make sure
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Celtic’s Champions League exit has thrown up a number of questions about Ronny Deila, such as: Who is Ronny Deila? Paul Watson reports...
Clubs urged to take Capital One Cup seriously after 6-6 draw
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net After a frivolous first round, the Football League has warned clubs that the Capital One Cup should be treated with respect, Back of the Net's Paul Watson reveals...
Sneijder not selected for backyard kick-about with son
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Another blow for the drifting Dutchman
Everton "too good to stay up" says former Toffee
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Everton's poor season was dealt another blow today as former Goodison favourite Pat Nevin warned that they may be too good to stay up, Back of the Net reports...
Levy ‘just thought Pochettino would be a bit taller’
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Mauricio Pochettino’s honeymoon period at Tottenham is over already, as Paul Watson explains...
Anelka 'bitterly disappointed' to have joined West Brom
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Much-travelled striker isn't unpacking just yet
German team return to Campo Bahia to find Neuer has already cooked and eaten dinner
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net After surviving a scare to beat Algeria last night, writes Paul Watson, Germany’s players were surprised to return to base and find a three-course meal waiting for them, cooked by goalkeeper Manuel Neuer...
No-nonsense Lennon’s definition of nonsense is surprisingly broad
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net The new Bolton manager has already made an impression on the squad, Back of the Net reports...
75% of all TV programming is Gareth Bale
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net There's no escaping the Tottenham winger...
Suarez requests asylum at 21 European clubs
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Holed up in Liverpool Airport, want-away Uruguayan hitman makes a stand for his human rights
None of the things Bosingwa does take your breath away
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Team-mates tell of unremarkable efforts in training
Fifty years from now, fan with retro Higuain t-shirt has no memory of Messi
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net A group of fans sitting in a London cafe in 2064 have no idea who Lionel Messi is, Back of the Net's Paul Watson reports...
Poyet changes starting XI, team name, club history at half-time
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Gus Poyet made some sweeping changes during Sunderland’s friendly with Hartlepool, Paul Watson reports...
Garth Crooks' Team of the Season fear meeting Crooks
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Premier League stars living in "constant peril"
Alternative Group F Preview: initiations, low expectations and a sloth
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Paul Watson provides a different take on Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nigeria and Iran...
Inter pass on John Carew after medical shows he's John Carew
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net The inside scoop on a transfer gone wrong...
Paper jam believed to be behind Newcastle signing F…p --D¸¸ ˇc on deadline day
By Paul Watson last updated
Newcastle United Paul Watson reports on the Magpies' surprise new capture...
Goal Control develops independent thought, skips Russia-Korea
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Goal-line technology is starting to offer its own opinions on the game. Back of the Net's Paul Watson has the sinister details...
Ince relieved he didn't do something stupid like sign for Inter
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net New Hull City signing Tom Ince is relishing the chance to experience La Vita Bella, as Back of the Net's Paul Watson reports...
Alternative Group E Preview: Altitude sickness, boredom and anthem-offs
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Paul Watson provides the alternative view on France, Switzerland, Ecuador and Honduras...
UEFA to release highlights DVD from this season's Champions League draws
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net European football's governing body excited by new release, writes Paul Watson...
England players who resist call-ups to be forced to run around aimlessly in white shirt
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net After Harry Redknapp’s revelation that players are reluctant to play for their country, a radical solution has been found, according to Back of the Net's Paul Watson...
Get the FourFourTwo Newsletter
The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.