Loan bhoy is player of the week
The loan striker made a big impression teaching essay writing as he scored twice as Lierse won 5-1 away to bottom of the table Mons.
Team-mate Mario Diagne grabbed a hat-trick but the goals and all round play of Watt caught the attention of Voetbal Niews.
The magazine said: “Lierse is on an excellent run. Since the winter Tony Watt has shown why there was always so much excitement about his potential.
“The Scot had his two goals again a major share in the victory of his team. He is therefore by Football News voted player of the week.
“Watt is hot in Lierse. The striker scored two goals and along with Mario Diagne he punished Mons to the full after they had taken the lead.
“Although Diagne scored three times for us Watt was the most dangerous player, it’s clear he is in good form.
“Lierse gave already indicated that they want to keep the reborn bad boy for longer. It remains to be seen whether Celtic will leave him too.”
After spending some time with Celtic during the winter break it’s understood that Watt has been told that he is at the centre of Celtic’s plans for next season with the Champions League qualifiers starting in mid July.
Watt’s form has helped Lierse to take 13 points from their last five matches lifting the club clear of the relegation zone into mid-table including a 2-0 win over Anderlecht.
