Hes a lovely lad. So I said all right. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. He doesnt score enough goals. We are definitely looking at those promotion spots, Watmore says. November 14, 1996. I felt that by the time I could sign and play games, I could hit the ground running.". It's hard not to feel a sense of satisfaction that Duncan Watmore is doing just that. He had COVID-19 recently I had a bad cough and some fatigue, he says but he read his way through it and watched, gripped and appalled, the extraordinary aftermath of the US Presidential election. His chance came just 30 miles away with Middlesbrough, who handed him a short-term deal to allow him to get back on track. They got on the computer and came back and said, his stats dont add up, Neil. Middlesbrough's Duncan Watmore scores delightful dink vs. Huddersfield. Yeah, it would be all right, wouldnt it? he says. He has suffered and sweated and worked. In the physio room at half-time, he is in tears. Theres more to life and there are issues around the world that we can use football to help try and change., In 2017, Watmore became one of the first English footballers to join Common Goal and donates 1 per cent of his salary to the organisation alongside his charity work. He is a member of famous with the age 28 years old group. You need talent and a work ethic, but you also need luck. Thats not me being negative, its just realistic. How can you be something when it might be taken away from you for ever; today, tomorrow, next week, in five years? This is all a bonus., And yet there was a form of scarring, too: mental as well as physical. It's a calculated risk though, that makes so much business sense, even if it's sad to see Watmore go. Hes a brilliant character and very, very switched on, Watmore says. He was really keen to come and it's a chance for him to have a new challenge and a new adventure to try and get going again and hopefully bring us the attacking qualities we're looking for.". Nevertheless, it came as somewhat of a surprise to him when Millwall's interest became apparent. It's not a long-term replacement and instead more a sticky plaster, albeit one of those really high-quality waterproof ones. Watmores time was up. [39], Watmore plays as a winger. "It was difficult in some ways but I've always enjoyed running and I've always enjoyed staying fit so it's something I wanted to do. And how's this for a subplot? Watmore made headlines in March 2017 when he helped rescue the lives of three holiday makers after a boat crash in the Caribbean. That took the 26-year-old's tally to four goals in just six appearances for Boro. I just wanted to stay, to get it done. Using his first-class degree in economics and business management (a rarity for footballers, to put it mildly), or his masters? Assisted by Isaiah Jones. , money, salary, income, and assets. [21], Watmore was ruled out for the remainder of the a 201617 season after suffering cruciate knee ligament injury during Sunderland's 21 home win over Leicester City on 3 December 2016. For now, he's dead set on staying fit in order to repay Middlesbrough's faith. 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. Try a week on us. He joined Boro as a free agent that November after weeks of training without a wage following his release from Sunderland. In 2017, Watmore became one of the first English footballers to join Common Goal and donates 1 per cent of his salary to the organisation alongside his charity work. Im not too old but I know, with the injuries Ive had, I wont have loads of years left and so with that comes a realisation of being grateful for what you have. That's why you put in all the work and that's why you make the sacrifices you do because you want to be playing football. Duncan Watmore's time at Middlesbrough has come to an end, with a move to Millwall confirmed. He's very funny, very interesting and knows a lot about the game. By the end, Watmore is not talking about football very much but then, Watmore is not very much of a footballer any more. He is not dating anyone. Duncan Watmore is a Midfielder who have played in 21 matches and scored 5 Goals in the 2022/2023 season of Championship in England. Watmore left Hibernian at the end of the season. Ferguson praises PLFAFF support for . Watmore joined Boro in November 2020 after completing an unpaid trial period under former boss Neil Warnock. I take things day by day, he says. 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. Duncan Watmore on FIFA 23 - FIFA , all cards, stats, reviews and comments! It's emerged that Premier League footballer, Duncan Watmore, rescued three elderly holidaymakers during a boat accident in Barbados. This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 00:58. He explains: I had a bit of excitement, some nerves, definitely. [29] Watmore was Middlesbrough's top scorer for the 202021 season, with nine goals. "I try and take it day-by-day. The forward was allowed to move to the London club due to having just six months left of his Boro contract. Duncan Watmore has a several clubs chasing his services Credit: Rex Features But he has caught the eye of other Championship sides already, scoring twice in yesterday's 3-0 win over Millwall. Watmore continued studying for a degree in economics and business management after signing for Sunderland, transferring from the University of Manchester to Newcastle University. Akanji showed off his incredible math skills - but he's in good company when it comes to intelligent . Coutinho and Firmino star as Brazil hit five. You know what its like you get told theres an option and then, when it comes down it, theres actually not. Everyone at Middlesbrough has been brilliant with me.. I tried to remain upbeat but there were times when I was unable to, he says now. Enter Betty, an adorable pig who is being illegally reared to ensure local dignitaries of a small community in Yorkshire can celebrate the Royal Wedding with a lavish banquet whilst the local population make do with Spam. 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. Duncan Watmore - Master's degree in international leadership, business, and management, together with a Bachelor's degree in economics and business management Patrick Henri Mboma - Double master's degree: mathematics and coaching Giorgio Chiellini - Master's degree in business management Romelu Lukaku - Master's degree in public relations Its a cliche but thats genuinely my mindset. [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. Thats probably underplayed.. January: he signs a two-and-a-half-year contract with Middlesbrough. Duncan Watmore is one of numerous Sunderland players out of contract at Sunderland this summer, with coronavirus crisis set to extend the season . People always ask me if look back sadly or have regrets because of how the injuries happened, but football has given me so much more than I ever thought it would. Check out his latest detailed stats including goals, assists, strengths & weaknesses and . I knew I had more to show and I knew my body was in a much better place than people thought, but almost every club that showed interest had reservations about my fitness. [9][10] He scored 14 goals for Altrincham in the 201213 season. There was another moment last year when he could not find a club, when he dallied with moves to India and Australia, and it occurred to him briefly that it might be over. Fantasy Premier League Martial to benefit from FPL role change. Something went wrong, please try again later. Duncan Watmore made 22 appearances for Sunderland in 2019-20. 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 . "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. Football is so short term but if you take a step backwards and look at the bigger picture, the trend is positive. Id also been staying fit to be ready for whoever wanted me. MIDDLESBROUGH are set to wave goodbye to Duncan Watmore today, with the forward having spent yesterday in discussions with Millwall. West Brom and Burnley were touted, as were fellow Championship side Stoke. From Boro's point of view, with Carrick's desire to constantly evolve his squad, the 28-year-old's departure is expected to result in a replacement being signed. 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. His first goal came on 15 March 2014 in a 31 defeat away to Partick Thistle. I do have a lot of belief in myself but I also know how hard football is. Its like life if youre more present, youre a happier person. Start, middle and end, Duncan Watmore the non-footballer footballer is smiling. Beyond that, there's not expected to be any further outgoings at the. There have been a few ups, a multitude of downs and precisely one meaningful trophy. He made five appearances and scored two goals for the under-20s in 2015. Rowett said: "Duncan isn't a player that needs too much of an introduction. 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. The complication was COVID. It makes me more appreciative.. Id have had to go on my own, initially, and then be in a bubble in India, but I was willing to do it if I had to. 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.". Those experiences also help you cope a lot better.. Duncan Watmore was born on 8 March, 1994 in England. I guess it was one of the most extraordinary periods in the clubs history, although not necessarily for positive reasons. Watmore has asked himself those questions; once, twice, three times. Watmore, meanwhile, is expected to join Millwall after hearty discussions in the last 24 hours, according to this report. At 28 years old, Duncan Watmore height Watmore was ruled out for the remainder of the a 201617 season after suffering cruciate knee ligament injury during Sunderland's 21 home win over Leicester City on 3 December 2016. That was my attitude.. I didnt have that sharpness. But players all have their own causes. My mindset is just to enjoy it because everything from hereon is a bonus., Watmore scores for Sunderland in the Premier League in 2016. We have estimated More than two years on, that final question still whispers at him. Watmore's current Boro deal is due to expire at the end of. 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. The fact that I'm playing again and enjoying it is exactly what I wanted from the game.". But it's understandable, while slightly risky, that they've ultimately allowed him to leave. He knows the game inside out. 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. Ever the committed professional, Watmore would have had absolutely no complaints if Boro had ultimately blocked all attempts to steal him out of the club this winter. I still love that feeling of scoring a goal or helping the team, that emotional attachment never goes away. It's a fantastic club with a great manager, staff and players. One of the best lads Ive ever had under me. Ill always remember that game against Everton at the Stadium of Light when we won 3-0, he says. Duncan Watmore was not penalised despite a blatant handball Credit: Getty. I feel quite blessed that I dont see myself as a footballer now, he says. Youre young, fearless, and I loved it, he says. Duncan Watmore. United of Manchester in the FA Trophy. In November 2015, Sunderland forward Jermain Defoe likened Watmore to Gareth Bale, his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate, citing a shared ability of ball control. Everything feels new, different, he said at the time, as well as: I havent felt like a footballer for two years.. Credit: Ben Sutherland/Wikimedia Commons. [7] He made his first-team debut on 27 November 2011 as a substitute in a 21 away defeat to F.C. During Chris Wilder's time in charge of the club he described Watmore as 'the nicest man in football', in a fitting character assessment. Teesside businesses step in to offer help after wedding and event cancellations at Judges . The rise is something you just go along with. There was a neat symmetry to that sense of closure last month when Middlesbrough knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup. 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. The move to Millwall brings an end to his time at the Riverside. Ive noticed that change in the dressing room. 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. 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. Its a reality check for me. I felt really good., We all do it; he assumed it would always be that way. "I started training, enjoyed the experience and felt sharper and sharper the more I trained. Boro needed their replacement first, and finally, that came in the form of Aaron Ramsey, on loan from Aston Villa. 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. Perhaps the world now feels like a softer place. [40] 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 felt like I owed it to myself to keep going, keep grinding and find a club that wants me. 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. Duncan Watmore. "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. 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