Rochdale appoints Ian Watson as new manager on three-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Rochdale has appointed Ian Watson as their manager on a three-year contract. Watson, previously the boss of South Shields, led the team to a second-place finish in the National League North but missed out on promotion. He takes over after Jimmy McNulty's departure to Stockport County. Watson expressed his enthusiasm for joining the club and the alignment of their football philosophy. His coaching career includes notable successes at various clubs, including leading South Shields to the highest finish in their history.
- •Ian Watson joins Rochdale after leading South Shields to a second-place finish.
- •Watson's contract with Rochdale spans three years.
- •He takes over from Jimmy McNulty, who moved to Stockport County.
- •Watson previously helped South Shields avoid relegation and achieve a record finish.
- •Rochdale is preparing for a return to the EFL after three years in the National League.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Rochdale appoint South Shields' Watson as manager
"Rochdale appoint South Shields boss Ian Watson as their manager on a three-year deal.
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