The 28-year-old, who was formerly part of the Leeds United academy in 2008, signed a deal with the Gingerbreads ahead of the first game of the season against Morpeth Town on Saturday.

Watson has been on trial with the Gingerbreads so far this season, featuring in almost every game and as one of the stand-out performers, will now become a permanent member of the squad.

The Gingerbreads have also added promising attacking midfielder Manasse Kianga from Rossington Main.

The 18-year-old signs after spending time on trial at the Gingerbreads during the course of pre-season, where he has featured in the squad and has performed well enough to be a part of manager Martin McIntosh’s plans ahead of the 2020/21 season.

Kianga impressed during his time at Rossington Main, where he found the net 3 times in his debut season and will be looking to build on and improve his record as he makes the step-up from the Northern Counties East Football League Division One.