1854 - 26 February 1932) was the first unofficial manager of Newcastle United Football Club. A former referee, Watt was appointed secretary in December 1895 and held the position until 1930. He did not control the team's selection, so technically he was not the manager in a modern sense; this role was unheard of, and the club was run by a committee, overseen by the club secretary.
From 1854 to February 1932, Watt served as the first unofficial manager of Newcastle United Football Club. He held the position of secretary from December 1895 until 1930, but did not have control over team selection. This was a unique situation, as the role of manager wasn't established at that time and the club was managed by a committee with the secretary overseeing operations.