Tom Watson

In 1881, Watson formed Newcastle upon Tyne-based club Rosehill. Being involved in local football, Watson played for local clubs Woodbine, Rosewood and Heaton. Prior to joining Sunderland, Watson was involved in a secretarial capacity at hometown clubs Newcastle West End and Newcastle East End. Acting as a general manager for both clubs, Watson helped Newcastle West End secure a lease of St James' Park, before resigning in December 1887 due to a crush at a game between Shankhouse, who had been loaned St James' Park, and Aston Villa. Watson later joined Newcastle East End in time for the 1888–89 season, where he continued to recruit Scottish international players, a tactic he had employed at West End.

As manager

Sunderland (1889–96)

Football League First Division Winner: 1891–92, 1892–93, 1894–95 Runner-up: 1893–94

Liverpool (1896–1915)

Football League First Division Winner: 1900–01, 1905–06 Runner-up: 1898–99, 1909–1910 Football League Second Division Winner: 1904–05 FA Cup Runner-up: 1913–14 Sheriff of London Charity Shield Winner: 1906–07