I just wish Id been able to help more, to help the club stay where it belonged. This is the backdrop to June 17, 2020. I feel more comfortable now, he says, having now made 59 appearances for the club. Start, middle and end, Duncan Watmore the non-footballer footballer is smiling. Communities Watmore: Access to quality facilities makes all the difference. 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There was a risk because there would be connotations, that it would be viewed as a step down or a sign of my career coming to an end, but I would have gone there looking to prove myself, to show people, to become a better player, to develop. Wed been on furlough at Sunderland during lockdown but the good thing is that I had to finish my dissertation for my masters, so it gave me a focus and a distraction, he says. is 1.75m and Weight 72kg. Other data include Goals per Match, Conceded Goals, Conceded per Match . What did he do on the 19th, and the 20th? Duncan Watmore is one of numerous Sunderland players out of contract at Sunderland this summer, with coronavirus crisis set to extend the season . But after scoring five goals in six games the following month, that contract was extended until the summer of 2023. I was either off the pitch or trying to get back on it, or not quite up to speed because of what happened with my injuries. It's emerged that Premier League footballer, Duncan Watmore, rescued three elderly holidaymakers during a boat accident in Barbados. Latest Akanji, Lampard, Mata: 13 of the cleverest footballers ever. "In hindsight, that was no bad thing as it got me up to speed and even though I'd done all that work on my own, it's not the same as recreating that high-intensity matchday or training environment. I had some help from some sports scientists and physios I know and I just tried to stay as fit and practical towards football fitness as I could. The forward was allowed to move to the London club due to having just six months left of his Boro contract. Ill be honest, thats never gone away because I know that after the problems Ive had, Im only ever one bad injury away from not coming back, he says. It's a fantastic club with a great manager, staff and players. [9][10] He scored 14 goals for Altrincham in the 201213 season. Of course, I'm really excited for that, and if I'm involved that will be brilliant. January: he signs a two-and-a-half-year contract with Middlesbrough. Sometimes I think Id want to combine my experience in football with my studies in business and link the two. Toulon Tournament Team of the Tournament: Toulon Tournament Revelation of the Tournament: 2015. Brett Worthington Middlesbrough forward Duncan Watmore is in talks with Millwall over a potential permanent switch, according to The Northern Echo. "It wasnt going to be a lot of money, so I went to the chief exec [Neil Bausor] and they went to the recruitment guys we had at the club then. I just want to try and stay fit and play football for Middlesbrough Football Club. Did he ever consider taking control of that decision and doing something else? Duncan Watmore's income source is mostly from being a successful . [42] He graduated with a first-class honours degree in December 2015. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. There was something inside me telling me that if I stopped now, if I dont give it a go, Id regret it for the rest of my life, he says. Latest on Millwall forward Duncan Watmore including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Anyhow, this goes on for about four weeks and he hadnt been paid a penny. I tried to remain upbeat but there were times when I was unable to, he says now. I take things day by day, he says. "I started training, enjoyed the experience and felt sharper and sharper the more I trained. You dont know whos genuine and who isnt. Boro needed their replacement first, and finally, that came in the form of Aaron Ramsey, on loan from Aston Villa. Its not particularly practical for football, but it gave me goals.. From nowhere: Middlesbrough. The beginning, or this version of it, came on June 17, 2020. If youd said then that one day Id be playing in League One, Id be, Wow, cool! I never, ever thought Id make it as a full-time footballer. Its like the stock market; there are ups and downs but the trend, historically, is upwards., He and Sophie are back in their flat on Tyneside, settled in the north east. Ive noticed that change in the dressing room. He explains: I had a bit of excitement, some nerves, definitely. Duncan Watmore set to face old club Sunderland on his Millwall debut London News Online 09:40 2-Feb-23 Ramsey & Barlaser in, Watmore out - Middlesbrough's busy transfer window end prior to Blackpool Lancs Live 05:41 2-Feb-23 Duncan Watmore opens up on his 'special Middlesbrough feeling' and amazing memories The Northern Echo 12:20 1-Feb-23 They couldn't sign me for a couple of weeks, so I had to train for four weeks before I could sign. He had joined the club from non-League Altrincham seven years, eight managers and 71 league appearances earlier, and some of it was too much and some was not enough. Ultimately, on a free transfer, Watmore has proven a shrewd capture for Boro in the last two years and he should leave with the best wishes of everyone on Teesside. By the end, he is being asked about the Premier League and how it would feel to be back there again. [20] Watmore returned from two months out with an ankle injury on 16 April 2016 as a half time substitute away to Norwich City, and scored the third goal in Sunderland's 30 victory, a result which brought the team to within a point of Norwich in the relegation battle. "When coronavirus first hit, I felt like I was in a good position with my body, but there was no football allowed to be played and then I couldn't get a club for a few months," he explains in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports. Given his form and his temporary affiliation with Boro, it was a formality that potential Premier League suitors would begin to take an interest. Latest on Millwall forward Duncan Watmore including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN You can learn a lot from him.". Weve got a lot of faith and trust in him as players. Duncan Watmore - Detailed stats | Transfermarkt #19 Duncan Watmore 1 Millwall Championship League level: Second Tier Joined: Jan 31, 2023 Contract expires: - imago images + Date of birth/Age: Mar 8, 1994 (28) Place of birth: Manchester Citizenship: England Height: 1,75 m Position: Right Winger Agent: Quantum Sport Former International: England U21 Goalkeeper strategy can maximise investment. "I try and take it day-by-day. It's nice to have that security in the future but I've got to earn that each day. There was a sense of wider purpose that was missing; a yearning for meaning and motivation that would carry on long after his career came to a more natural end. On 31 January 2023, Watmore signed for Millwall for an undisclosed fee. In total, the 28-year-old made 97 appearances, scoring 21 goals and assisting seven more. My mindset is just to enjoy it because everything from hereon is a bonus., Watmore scores for Sunderland in the Premier League in 2016. [39], Watmore plays as a winger. It makes me more appreciative.. Goals: (pen.) Watmore plays as a winger. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. How can you be something when it might be taken away from you for ever; today, tomorrow, next week, in five years? Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Exclusive interview: The Middlesbrough striker discusses how two career-threatening knee injuries led him to realise that he wanted to make an impact off the pitch, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Watmore celebrates Middlesbroughs victory at Old Trafford in the FA Cup, Duncan Watmore is wondering what felt more sudden: the overnight rise that took him from non-League football and a university degree to heights he dared not imagine or the pain that shot through his left knee and almost forced him into early retirement. Time blurred, frustration brewed and it wasnt until November that Middlesbrough offered him the chance to prove his fitness. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [37] He was part of the team that won the 2016 Toulon Tournament, their first such win for 22 years. And how's this for a subplot? We have estimated Duncan Watmore's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. Ferguson praises PLFAFF support for football's grass roots. Adam Bate caught up with him to discuss the physical and mental . If Watmore hadn't left this month, it is highly likely he would have been released in the summer. [6], Watmore started his career at Manchester United, but was released at the age of 12. His chance came just 30 miles away with Middlesbrough, who handed him a short-term deal to allow him to get back on track. [22], It was announced on 17 June 2020 that Watmore would be leaving Sunderland, bringing to an end his 7 years at the club.[23]. Foul by Shayne Lavery (Blackpool). Despite still being only 26, there were few offers to sign him as a free agent in the summer and tepid interest never turned concrete. Goalkeeper strategy can maximise investment. Duncan Watmore was born on 8 March, 1994 in England. Fantasy Premier League Martial to benefit from FPL role change. [32][33] He made five appearances and scored two goals for the under-20s in 2015. Communities Watmore: Access to quality facilities makes all the difference. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. On 7 January 2021, Watmore signed a new two-and-a-half year deal at Middlesbrough. Watmore's current Boro deal is due to expire at the end of. His departure should allow Boro to bring in an alternative forward option for Michael Carrick's squad before Tuesday evening's 11 pm deadline, with the Boro head coach often talking about the need to improve and evolve. Watmore has asked himself those questions; once, twice, three times. I have literally zero bitterness. Toney 'shocked and disappointed' over six-month ban claims, Transfer Centre LIVE! Everything feels new, different, he said at the time, as well as: I havent felt like a footballer for two years.. Bride-to-be's devastation after 9,000 wedding booking cancelled just weeks before big day. [18], Watmore made his league debut for Sunderland on 15 August 2015, coming off the bench to score a late consolation goal with a scuffed volley into the bottom-left corner in a 31 home loss to Norwich City. I know what Im capable of when Im fit and playing well. You need talent and a work ethic, but you also need luck. I was obviously really excited about that," he says. I really, really enjoyed my time at Sunderland. But in this lockdown life of uncertainty and in this most unpredictable of careers, the 26-year-old is content to approach existence in manageable chunks. In a sumptuous display of studied decadence, Gordon's hired extra waiters to serve a themed menu climaxing in . In the midst of coronavirus lockdown in the UK, the 26-year-old winger recently completed his Master's thesis on the work of Common Goal. "My agent contacted me and said to go and train with Boro for a couple of weeks as they wanted to have a look at me, to see where I was at. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. [31] He was named in the Team of the Tournament and was also voted as the Revelation of the Tournament. Fabio Borini( 41' ) Jermain Defoe( 53' ) Duncan Watmore( 90' ) Im happy to admit that. There was a neat symmetry to that sense of closure last month when Middlesbrough knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup. Watmore told Millwall TV: "I'm delighted to get it over the line and excited to get going. I felt out of my depth, body-wise. Watmores time was up. It would have been enough to dampen anyone's spirits, but given the hurdles he'd already cleared, Watmore wasn't prepared to let his career slip away. Hes a lovely lad. So I said all right. Along the way sometimes, when you cant be a footballer because of injuries or whatever, then your identity takes a hit and it can affect your mental health, your mood and everything else. Duncan as a player can do that. "I'm very much of the opinion that you can never take what you've got for granted. [7] He made his first-team debut on 27 November 2011 as a substitute in a 21 away defeat to F.C. "So I've been well aware of him for a long time. He showed a lot of faith in me in the start by bringing me in, trusting me and giving me minutes on the pitch and I've just really enjoyed working for him. Goalkeeper strategy can maximise investment. It wasnt like I was coming in and was going to get a contract, Watmore says. 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