News by Paul Watson

Paul Watson

Paul Watson wrote for Football Italia for four years before fleeing to the tiny Micronesian island of Pohnpei to coach the world's lowest ranked national football team. On his return he released a book called 'Up Pohnpei' in February 2012. A documentary called The Soccermen follows in early 2014 and a feature film of the book is in production. Paul is currently head coach at a new Mongolian Premier League club and is charged with the mission of creating the strongest team in Mongolian football history.

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Liam Boyce agrees new deal at Ross County

4 years ago

HITC Sport understands Northern Ireland star set for new deal.

MK Dons closing in on Chesterfield star

5 years ago

Milton Keynes Dons are hoping to finalise a deal for Chesterfield ace Sam Morsy, HITC Sport understands.

Report: Roma need to dump ex-Chelsea flop to sign Spurs centre-back

5 years ago

Vlad Chiriches

Italian side Roma are reportedly determined to get rid of Ashley Cole so they can find space in their wage bill for Tottenham's Vlad Chiriches.

Clause means Sunderland keep on-loan star if they stay up

5 years ago

Santiago Vergini will reportedly become a permanent Sunderland player automatically if the Black Cats remain in the Premier League.

Carver on how Newcastle players have dealt with Pardew exit

5 years ago

Newcastle caretaker boss John Carver has insisted that the managerial upheaval at St James' Park hasn't distracted the players.

Report: Sampdoria have agreement for Everton striker

5 years ago

There are reports in Italy that Serie A side Sampdoria have come to an agreement to sign Samuel Eto'o.

Agent of Spurs target flirts with another possible suitor

5 years ago

Tottenham are believed to be keen on Palermo defender Ezequiel Munoz, but the player's agent has hinted that another side hold the player's heart.

Arsenal exile: Hard to say where I'll be next season

5 years ago

Lukas Podolski 3 Germany

German international Lukas Podolski is refusing to be drawn on whether he'll return to Arsenal or stay at loan club Inter in the long term.

Report: Italian club's unusual plan to swoop for Everton star

5 years ago

Serie A side Sampdoria are reportedly trying to find an unconventional way to raise the money to lure Samuel Eto'o away from Everton.

Report: Ex-Chelsea bad boy in shock retirement

5 years ago

Just days after he was offered a trial at former club Fiorentina, Romanian striker Adrian Mutu has reportedly announced his retirement.

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Napoli to Guardian: We don't judge Newcastle by Geordie Shore

6 years ago

Napoli's director of communications has demanded an apology from the Guardian for referring to Naples as a 'Mafia stronghold'.

How do Vidic and Cole’s wages compare to teammates?

6 years ago

La Gazzetta dello Sport has published the salaries of Serie A's top squads, giving an insight into how Nemanja Vidic and Ashley Cole's earnings rate.

Video: Freak 70-yard goal in Italian fourth division

6 years ago

Italian fourth division side Vigor Lamezia scored a bizarre winning goal on a barely playable pitch against Tuttocuoio 1957.

Bankrupt former German star offered toilet cleaning job

6 years ago

Ex-Germany international Andreas Brehme has reported debts of £200,000 and a former teammate has offered him a cleaning job.

Baggio still haunted by 1994 penalty miss

5 years ago

Italian striking legend Roberto Baggio has admitted that he has been unable to forget his costly penalty miss in the 1994 World Cup final.

Maicon explains secret to Mourinho’s success

5 years ago

Roma right-back Maicon has spoken about the differences and similarities in the coaching styles of Rudi Garcia and Jose Mourinho.

Former teammate: Under-fire Liverpool striker isn’t world class

5 years ago

Queens Park Rangers man Adel Taarabt is the latest person to put the boot into Liverpool marksman Mario Balotelli.

Newcastle United's five worst ever signings

5 years ago

Newcastle United have made some dodgy transfer decisions over the years, but who have been the worst signings in the club's modern history?

Harry Kewell was the one that got away for Inter

6 years ago

Not signing newly retired midfielder Harry Kewell was a constant frustration for former Inter president Massimo Moratti, according to the Italian press.

Cost of Cavani's divorce revealed

5 years ago

Reported Arsenal and Liverpool target Edinson Cavani has been left counting the cost of his divorce from Maria Soledad, press reports have confirmed.

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