Put simply: Watt looks like the sort of number six we've been missing. He sits, protects the back four and brings the ball out in a way that lets others get forward without leaving us exposed. That kind of basic discipline has been sorely absent and it'd change the balance of the midfield overnight.
Why the six matters
The role of the six is underrated. It isn't glamorous. It's about winning possession in the right areas, recycling the ball, and keeping shape when the team is under pressure. When it's done well, it gives the manager a platform. You can see why people point to Scott Brown as an example — not because he was flashy, but because he knew how to keep things simple and effective.
Current midfield problems
Truth is, our current options tend to want to get forward or attempt risky passes. There's nothing wrong with ambition, but without a disciplined anchor you end up stretched and vulnerable on the break. Raskin is energetic and box-to-box by nature, but he doesn't offer the positional discipline a true six would provide. That means teammates are asked to cover more ground and the shape can look messy.
How Watt fits and what changes
If Watt really is the kind of holding midfielder he appears to be, he lets everyone else play with more freedom. You'd slot him in as the single pivot in a three-man midfield, with a box-to-box like Raskin ahead of him. The result? More solidity, cleaner transitions and a clearer defensive shape when we're pressed. It would also help the full-backs and midfielders make better choices going forward — knowing there's someone behind them to mop up.
Some will say his good game against us was a one-off. To be fair, fans who've watched him this season say that's not the case. Either way, bringing in a proper number six would address a glaring weakness and give the rest of the midfield a platform to perform.
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