Motherwell FC boss Stephen Robinson hails ‘fantastic’ Tony Watt as striker signs new contract

Motherwell gaffer Stephen Robinson has hailed the “fantastic” contribution of forward Tony Watt as he this week signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until summer 2022.
By Craig Goldthorp
Published 10th Nov 2020, 16:47 BST
Updated 10th Nov 2020, 16:50 BST
Stephen Robinson has extended Tony Watt's contract (Pic by Ian McFadyen)Stephen Robinson has extended Tony Watt's contract (Pic by Ian McFadyen)
Stephen Robinson has extended Tony Watt's contract (Pic by Ian McFadyen)

Robbo told the club website: “Tony has been fantastic since he came to the club.

“He has worked his way to fitness to show us the player he is capable of being. He deserves this recognition.

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“We will keep pushing Tony to be the best he can be, and I am sure he also will continue to work hard now he sees what he’s capable of.”

Tony Watt in action against Celtic on Sunday (Pic by Ian McFadyen)Tony Watt in action against Celtic on Sunday (Pic by Ian McFadyen)
Tony Watt in action against Celtic on Sunday (Pic by Ian McFadyen)

Watt, 26, initially joined in February 2020 on a short-term deal before extending his stay for the 2020-21 season in the summer. This season, he has scored four times to add to his six club goals in 20 appearances to date.

Watt said: “I’m delighted to have signed another deal.

“The club have been great with me and I was really keen to stay longer. I’m settled and I feel like I am getting better and better here.

“It’s home – and I’m ready to kick on even more.”

Sunday’s 4-1 home defeat by Celtic leaves ’Well seventh in the Scottish Premiership with 14 points from 12 games.

They next play in the league at St Johnstone on Saturday, November 21, at 3pm.

Related topics:Stephen RobinsonCelticScottish PremiershipSt Johnstone

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