Former Aberdeen and Scotland Under 21 goalkeeper Michael Watt joined Norwich on 11th August 1998 on a short term contract to act as cover for the injured Robert Green. Watt was released by Aberdeen that summer and had been training with Forfar. Watt made his Canaries debut as substitute for the injured Andy Marshall in the 3-1 victory at Barnsley on 8th September 1998. He signed a contract until the end of the 1998/99 season on 10th September. Andy Marshall's knee injury at the end of 1998 gave Michael an extended run in the first team. In total 9 appearances were made.

Michael was released by the Canaries on 10th May 1999. Sport First reported on 18th July 1999 that Michael was having a trial with York City. The Unofficial Football Transfers Website stated that Michael had returned to Scotland in August 1999 to sign for Premier side Kilmarnock.