Rochdale appoint South Shields' Watson as manager

Ian Watson led South Shields to second in the National League North last season [Getty Images]Rochdale have appointed South Shields boss Ian Watson as their manager on a three-year deal.The 40-year-old joins having led South Shields to second in the National League North last season, however they missed out on promotion in the play-off final to Kidderminster Harriers in May.Watson takes over after former boss Jimmy McNulty departed Dale for Stockport County off the back of winning promotion back