I feel quite blessed that I dont see myself as a footballer now, he says. When you look at the state of the world, people are losing jobs and struggling and I was confident that a club would come around, so I couldn't be the one sulking. Duncan Watmore Middlesbrough goals compilation as of 25/02/2021SUBSCRIBE AND TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS TO NEVER MISS AN UPLOAD-----. [17], On 29 May 2015, Watmore was named the U21 Premier League Player of the Season, after scoring 11 goals in 19 matches in the competition. There were a pair of horrific knee injuries during his long spell at Sunderland, when that club tumbled out of the Premier League and down to League One via back-to-back relegations, when he came back only to come back all over again. The collision took place when a speedboat Watmore and his girlfriend were travelling on just off the coast Barbados was hit by a speeding catamaran. [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. Using his first-class degree in economics and business management (a rarity for footballers, to put it mildly), or his masters? "Im watching him in training and what he does is brilliant. [30], Watmore made his debut for England under-20s on 28 May 2015 in the 2015 Toulon Tournament, scoring England's second goal in a 33 draw with Morocco. Watmore continued studying for a degree in economics and business management after signing for Sunderland, transferring from the University of Manchester to Newcastle University. Teesside businesses step in to offer help after wedding and event cancellations at Judges . Im just so aware of how quickly it can be taken away from you. If youd said three or four years ago, when I was injured and didnt think Id play again, that Id have moments like these again on a football pitch, I wouldnt necessarily have believed you. Watmore previously played for Altrincham, Clitheroe, Curzon Ashton, Sunderland and Hibernian. [15][16] Watmore left Hibernian at the end of the season. "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. If I could fit in and prove my fitness, and train at the required standard, then I didnt really overthink it. Warnock said recently of the Watmore transfer: "Ill never forget signing Duncan Watmore. One week became four until, finally, Watmore was offered the short stick of a two-month deal. It was his doubles against Swansea, on December 2, and Millwall, on December 12, that really captured Boro fans' imagination. I was playing and contributing. Akanji showed off his incredible math skills - but he's in good company when it comes to intelligent . Duncan Watmore is one of numerous Sunderland players out of contract at Sunderland this summer, with coronavirus crisis set to extend the season . He could make his Lions debut this weekend against his former club Sunderland. Im very grateful. 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. Credit: Ben Sutherland/Wikimedia Commons. [19] He signed a new four-year contract with Sunderland on 22 November 2015. I wasnt annoyed or thinking, Why arent they taking me?, I was close to going abroad, he says. Sky Sports exclusive: Middlesbroughs Duncan Watmore discusses staying fit after his release from Sunderland, his academic exploits and why staying on Teesside was a no-brainer; Watch Middlesbrough . With five goals in 10 games, Watmore has already bettered any return since he turned professional in 2013, yet while everything is currently going to plan, his exploits in the academic world mean he's prepared should the plan go awry. Brett Worthington Middlesbrough forward Duncan Watmore is in talks with Millwall over a potential permanent switch, according to The Northern Echo. He is talking about their wedding, postponed last year and pencilled in now for this summer, and laughing about his mother, a vicar, managing to squeeze them in somewhere. He's a player that has played at Premier League and Championship level. Given his form and his temporary affiliation with Boro, it was a formality that potential Premier League suitors would begin to take an interest. George Caulkin has been reporting on football in the North East of England since 1994, 21 of those years for The Times. "My wedding looks like it's going to be . Duncan Watmore on FIFA 23 - FIFA , all cards, stats, reviews and comments! Players are much more aware of the world around them.. How Duncan Watmore came to join Millwall on transfer deadline day, Get the latest Boro stories straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. I still love that feeling of scoring a goal or helping the team, that emotional attachment never goes away. So I spoke to Steve [Gibson] and we ended up signing him on a very small, short-term contract and he ended up with ten goals and as our top scorer that year. The complication was COVID. I always gave everything I could but sometimes quite a lot of the time I wasnt at 100 per cent. He scored 14 goals for Altrincham in the 201213 season. Duncan Watmore is a Midfielder who have played in 21 matches and scored 5 Goals in the 2022/2023 season of Championship in England. I play football and I will always give 100 per cent. Thats not me being negative, its just realistic. I officially found out a week or two before, and it was just one of those things that was kind of right for both parties, he says. 17th Dec 2021, 12:30pm - 3 min read The 27-year-old didn't have a club when his Black Cats contract expired in 2020, and was close to moving abroad before being offered a short-term deal at Boro.. Browse 1,730 duncan watmore stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. Duncan Watmore's time at Middlesbrough has come to an end, with a move to Millwall confirmed. 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In total, the 28-year-old made 97 appearances, scoring 21 goals and assisting seven more. January: he signs a two-and-a-half-year contract with Middlesbrough. He scored three goals in 13 appearances for the under-21s from 2015 to 2016. I have a much better perspective now, to stay grounded in an industry thats incredibly up and down.. Nevertheless, it came as somewhat of a surprise to him when Millwall's interest became apparent. I'm very grateful to Boro for giving me that opportunity and I've really enjoyed it. Hes just a brilliant lad". But Im going to speak to the owner and if I cant get anything for you, I understand youve got to go. While Watmore ultimately travelled to Millwall and completed the majority of the deal on Monday, it was almost tea-time on deadline day that the deal was finally confirmed. He graduated with a first-class honours degree in December 2015. "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. Ferguson praises PLFAFF support for football's grass roots. Channel 4. He knows that nothing is for ever and there is nothing beyond today. [37] He was part of the team that won the 2016 Toulon Tournament, their first such win for 22 years. Ive got the Strava app and I was doing 5k and 10k runs, pushing for personal bests. You can be a great player one week and awful the next, a great team one week and awful the next., And you can be a young, successful professional footballer one week, a Premier League footballer for Sunderland, a footballer for England Under-21s, an international team-mate of Marcus Rashford and Dele Alli, and working under Gareth Southgate when everything felt so natural and then, the next week, you can be beating Leicester City 2-1 when you hear a pop in your left knee and your body crumples. 90'+2' Post update. Very close. I always try to take positives wherever I can and all I have is fond memories of a fantastic club and the people there, all the friends I made and everything they gave me. I see it as one of the highlights of my career. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 26 years old? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. With the 2019/20 season ending in disappointment for the Wearside . Duncan Watmore was not penalised despite a blatant handball Credit: Getty. He was telling me all about it and there's a lot of history for my family with this club, so I'm really looking forward to it.". There was a sense of satisfaction and achievement after working so hard to get in a good position. I feel more comfortable now, he says, having now made 59 appearances for the club. It's a calculated risk though, that makes so much business sense, even if it's sad to see Watmore go. Watmore was due to be out of contract on Teesside at the end of the season and, having made just one start since Michael Carrick's arrival at the club, somewhere in the back of his mind must have been the possibility that this would be his final season at the Riverside. The move to Millwall brings an end to his time at the Riverside. In a sumptuous display of studied decadence, Gordon's hired extra waiters to serve a themed menu climaxing in . We have estimated Duncan Watmore's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. 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. Watmore made his debut for England under-20s on 28 May 2015 in the 2015 Toulon Tournament, scoring England's second goal in a 33 draw with Morocco. He is talking about. You work hard for it, you get there and although you dont expect it, you just go with it. 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. That took the 26-year-old's tally to four goals in just six appearances for Boro. I found it hard at the start. 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. I hope more and more players take someone like Marcus Rashfords example to use their profile for good and, from my experience, most lads are interested in doing that. 6. [36] Watmore scored his first under-21 goal and assisted two others on 14 November 2015 after coming on as a substitute against Switzerland in a 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier. That was another thing that appealed to me., Id been excited but it was just dragging and dragging, and nothing was getting done, so there were options but nothing properly viable, Watmore says. After the injuries I had, I thought I probably wouldn't be playing football again and I'd have to stop. This might seem counter-intuitive given the evidence to the contrary five goals in 13 appearances for Middlesbrough this season, his zeal for playing but it is how he gets through. ACL, again. [7] He joined Altrincham in their youth team at the age of 16. Showing Editorial results for duncan watmore. I just wanted to stay, to get it done. Leaving this month just meant Boro could receive a fee for him. We believe in ourselves. In November 2015, Sunderland forward Jermain Defoe likened Watmore to Gareth Bale, his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate, citing a shared ability of ball control. I just want to try and stay fit and play football for Middlesbrough Football Club. Football is so short term but if you take a step backwards and look at the bigger picture, the trend is positive. He knows the game inside out. It's not a long-term replacement and instead more a sticky plaster, albeit one of those really high-quality waterproof ones. I know what I can do on the pitch and I hadnt shown that for a few years; not through a lack of effort. I felt out of my depth, body-wise. I guess it was one of the most extraordinary periods in the clubs history, although not necessarily for positive reasons. As usual, that fee was undisclosed, but whatever the price received, it counts as profit because Watmore was a shrewd free transfer from Neil Warnock back in November 2020. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. Weve got a lot of faith and trust in him as players. My muscles were hurting. That was why I was open to going to anywhere anywhere in the world. Thats what the fall did. Foul by Shayne Lavery (Blackpool). He is from England. 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. Premier League and EFL Clubs Eyeing Winger According to recent reports, several clubs are interested in former Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore. It was a no-brainer, he says. 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. He has suffered and sweated and worked. Duncan Watmore statistics and career statistics, live Sofascore ratings, Heatmap and goal video highlights may be available on Sofascore for some of Duncan Watmore and Millwall matches. He was given time off training to attend the ceremony with his family. During Chris Wilder's time in charge of the club he described Watmore as 'the nicest man in football', in a fitting character assessment. By the end, he is Duncan Watmore, the human being, who just happens to be a pretty bloody decent forward with a ball at his feet haring down the wing and it is the here and now and he has started again and again and again and he is smiling and it is all good. [35] He made his debut against the United States on 3 September 2015 as a second-half substitute, and assisted James Wilson's winning goal. Im very grateful. He made five appearances and scored two goals for the under-20s in 2015. My mindset is just to enjoy it because everything from hereon is a bonus., Watmore scores for Sunderland in the Premier League in 2016. But as the third and fourth week came along, I started feeling better and better. He joined just over two years ago on a free transfer and has ultimately proven a shrewd signing for the club by Neil Warnock. 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