Should have stayed at Luton: “Swansea City announces today that sporting director Paul Watson has left the club after nearly a year and half in the role. Chairman Andy Coleman said: “I would like to extend our thanks to Paul for his work during his time with us. We wish him every success for the future.” The club will update in due course regarding recruitment plans for the position. In the meantime, Paul’s responsibilities will be handled by the existing football department staff.”
He was Chief Operating Officer there and was widely lauded for the recruitment policy that helped secure their promotion to the Premier League. His period at Swansea won’t be viewed as a success, whereas if he’d stayed at Luton, the last 18 months would have been a ‘free pass’ for him as no one really would have expected them to stay in the PL
