Herbert Leonard Watson (20 November 1908 – 13 October 1939) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Middlesbrough, Brentford and Bristol Rovers.
[4] He made his debut in a 4–1 First Division victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Ayresome Park on 7 December 1929.
[5] Watson transferred to Third Division South club Brentford in May 1932,[6] joining former Middlesbrough teammates Jack Holliday and Billy Scott at Griffin Park.
[6] After the signing of Dai Richards, Watson lost his place in the team and managed just 13 appearances in the First Division during the 1935–36 season (in which Brentford secured their highest-ever league placing of fifth).
[6] Watson and Brentford teammates James Raven and Les Sullivan dropped back down to the Third Division South to join Bristol Rovers in April 1936.