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Gareth Fullerton

Larne defender Albert Watson setting sights on silverware after extending contract

Albert Watson has set his sights on silverware after agreeing to extend his contract at Larne.

The 34-year-old won two league titles with Linfield prior to moving to Canada in 2013.

After a brief spell with KR Reykjavík in Iceland Watson returned to Northern Ireland to rejoin Ballymena United before signing for Larne last summer.

The former FC Edmonton centre-half became a pivotal part of Larne's Premiership return last season, filling in as captain in the absence of Jeff Hughes.

“Last year we did so well, barring a few results and I felt we would have kicked on if those last seven games could have been played," Watson told Larne's website.

“I want to win something and achieve something with Larne and I know we are very close. Maybe a couple of more pieces of the jigsaw will see us right up there.

“You want to be playing every week and that’s up to me to make sure I do extra bits and pieces to keep myself in tiptop condition, which I have always done throughout my career.

“Once we get the chance to train again we will be back working hard and hopefully we get a date when the new season will begin because we’re all massively looking forward to it.”

Tiernan Lynch believes Watson's leadership qualities will be key to Larne's progress next season.

The Inver Park boss said: “Albert showed all of his experience and leadership skills last season and was a big part of the spine of our team.

“We are delighted to keep him at Inver Park and feel he will be a big part of what we hoping to do over the next year.”

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