| Tom Watson | |
| Fullname: | Thomas Watson |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Birth Date: | 1870 |
| Birth Place: | Birmingham, England |
| Death Place: | Birmingham, England |
| Clubs1: | Yardley Victoria |
| Years2: | 189?–1895 |
| Caps2: | 2 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Clubs3: | Birmingham City Police |
Thomas Watson (1870 – April 1902) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath as a goalkeeper.[1]
Watson was born in the Yardley Wood district of Birmingham. He grew up to be an all-round athlete, and was actively involved in organising local athletics meetings. He played for Small Heath as an amateur,[2] making two appearances in the First Division in the 1894–95 season. Watson's debut came on 2 March 1895, deputising for regular goalkeeper Charles Partridge in a home game against Blackburn Rovers which finished as a 1–1 draw. In the next, and his last, game Small Heath conceded five goals to Derby County.[3]
Watson joined Birmingham City Police in 1895, rising to the rank of sergeant,[2] played for their football team,[1] and often used to police Small Heath's matches. He died in Birmingham in 1902.[2]