Watson dreaming of Ajax Euro date as Kilmarnock star tells fans news that is music to the ears

Scouts are taking notice of Watson because of his impressive form and his growing repertoire of big goals. But where he is developing his career under McInnes and important club mentors like Rory McKenzie, he couldn’t be happier. The midfielder is fully focused on his work, as he is under contract with Killie until 2026.

Watson is unsure of the direction his career will go in the future, but his immediate goals in Ayrshire are obvious, and he is getting an exciting lift from Europe. With a top-five finish, McInnes’ team has assured Europe, and the superkid is eager for a taste of a continent.

Killie, though, is still vying for fourth place, which carries with it the possibility of a date with the Dutch masters and a position in the Europa League’s second qualifying round. It’s incredible, Watson remarked. The world’s largest platform for European football matches in front of spectators. For the club, it’s quite thrilling. Travelling to Braga or Ajax would be fantastic. For us, that would be the ultimate dream.

“I’m sure everyone is thrilled about it; it’s a fantastic potential and really beneficial for the club. The only way out for Kilmarnock is up. Although this season is going so well, I’m confident that we’ll be prepared for preseason again the next year. I must ascertain where my where my profession leads me. I wish I could spend as much time as possible at Killie. Playing for your neighbourhood club is a dream come true and the best job in the world. It’s a wonderful honour.

“I’ve never had the chance to travel. Right now, I’m just content with what I’m doing. The most important thing for any young player is to play as much men’s football as possible. It all comes down to playing men’s football, even if it means going out on loan. You adjust to the physicality of the game and become up to speed in this way.

“The group is fantastic, with a nice mix of older and younger males. You have seasoned players who are familiar with the league, such as Kyle Vassell and Rory McKenzie. For me, they are enormous. Rory has had an incredible career. After falling to the Championship, he rose to the top and is currently playing Premiership football. He’s fantastic, in my opinion.

Watson arrived through Killie’s Academy, whereas other young people started out at larger clubs in an attempt to make it. Even though the youngster is talented, it’s a two-way street, and Killie is benefiting from their efforts in Watson. Having been promoted to the first team, he made an immediate impact and McInnes was impressed by the teenager’s skills.

“It’s been about working hard, staying back after training, and doing a little bit extra with the gaffer and the coaching staff,” stated Watson, who has experienced a change in gears this year. The goals I’ve added to my game are one of the reasons I earned this honour. That’s because the crew and gaffer understand me to carry out the shooting and completion.

My best goal, and the hardest to score, was Aberdeen. Given that it was our first victory of the season away from home, it was perhaps one of the most significant goals. We then acquired some form after that. Many boys go out and do their own little thing. They occasionally do their own thing, and I simply do my own thing to get better at what I do.

Watson had to take off his boots and put on his coat and tie in order to accept his medal because his competitors noticed his exceptional job. “It’s simply such an honour to be noticed by other players in the league,” he remarked. The league is full of excellent players. For them to recognise the positive It’s such a unique accomplishment for me to have won it after the season I had and for people to vote for me.

Although Watson enjoyed the evening, he and Killie still have work to do. McInnes’ team wants to finish in fourth place even though sixth-place Dundee cannot catch Killie, guaranteeing Europe.

They have a chance to close the deal on Saturday when they travel to St. Mirren, and a sizable away contingent is expected to support their guys as they fly to Paisley. It’s a big game, Watson added. We approach it with complete confidence. All we have to do is pick ourselves up following Sunday’s Rangers game.

“Ibrox is usually difficult to visit. Up until the [Joe Wright] sending off, which kind of crushed us, I thought we were doing okay. Eight further minutes were added at the conclusion of the first half, that was a little too much.