Airdrie announce exit of 'consistently reliable' defender

Airdrie announce exit of 'consistently reliable' defender

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CRAIG WATSON HAS PARTED WAYS WITH THE DIAMONDS AFTER A FOUR-YEAR SPELL 14:23, 01 Jun 2025 Airdrie have announced Craig Watson has left the club after four years with the Monklands men. The


Diamonds defender helped the club to Championship survival this past season and was also part of the League One promotion-winning squad in 2023. A former Hamilton Accies and East Fife


player, the 30-year-old is now on the lookout for a new club. A club statement read: "After four years and over 150 appearances for the Diamonds, Craig Watson is moving on with our


thanks and best wishes. "Defender Craig joined from East Fife in May of 2021, having caught the eye of then boss Ian Murray with a number of solid displays against his side. Article


continues below "Featuring regularly over four seasons in central defence and the right full-back role, the athletic former Hamilton man impressed the Airdrie faithful with his


no-nonsense defending and ability on the ball. "‘Janny’ also showed an eye for goal, finding the net 11 times over his 153 appearances – with a couple of Goal of the Season contenders


in the shape of outstanding strikes against Montrose and Alloa Athletic. "As a model professional, a positive influence in the dressing room, and a consistently reliable squad member


during a successful period for the club, we wish Craig the very best of luck with whatever comes next in his football career. He will always be welcomed with open arms at the club he served


with such distinction. All the best, Janny!"