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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Fantasy Premier League Martial to benefit from FPL role change. 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. 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. Beyond that, there's not expected to be any further outgoings at the. Duncan Ian Watmore (born 8 March 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Championship club Millwall. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Watmore ultimately departs with the well-wishes of everyone at Boro, and he signed off with a typically classy message of thanks to the club and the supporters, which was published on the club's website not long after his departure was confirmed. Yeah, Id say so, he says. Watmore told Millwall TV: "I'm delighted to get it over the line and excited to get going. Friday 15 February 2019 18:42, UK. "Neil (Warnock) has been brilliant. I really, really enjoyed my time at Sunderland. 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. 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In the first of the series, Gordon Perrier prepares a sumptuous banquet to mark the arrival of his 7000 specially commissioned table, ably assisted by his co-host and brother Raymond. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. [5][12] He made his debut for the Sunderland first team on 5 January 2014 as a 60th-minute substitute for Ji Dong-won in a 31 home win against Carlisle United in the third round of the FA Cup. United of Manchester in the FA Trophy. ACL, again. Middlesbrough's Duncan Watmore scores delightful dink vs. Huddersfield. [15][16] Watmore left Hibernian at the end of the season. is 1.75m and Weight 72kg. The complication was COVID. His chance came just 30 miles away with Middlesbrough, who handed him a short-term deal to allow him to get back on track. 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. Check out his latest detailed stats including goals, assists, strengths & weaknesses and . Duncan said: "I enjoyed studying at Newcastle University and I am honoured to be one of only two Premier League . Could you be next? 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. I think Ive also grown to not need football. 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. 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. Duncan Watmore was born on 8 March, 1994 in England. 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. Sterling's camp dismiss reports of Chelsea unrest amid Arsenal links, Magnificent Malan ton steers England to victory in tense chase, The 26-year-old has scored five goals in 10 games for Neil Warnock's men so far this term, Boro handed Watmore a two-and-a-half-year contract extension in early January, tying him to the club until 2023, He made less than 100 appearances for Sunderland during an injury-hit seven years on Wearside, Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough. Latest on Millwall forward Duncan Watmore including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Hand on heart, had he ever felt that level was now beyond him? Watmore will be in line to make his Lions debut this weekend at the Den. One week became four until, finally, Watmore was offered the short stick of a two-month deal. Duncan Watmore has used his membership of Common Goal to promote quality education through football and, in his own life, has experienced how powerful the connection between education and football can be. We werent talking a lot of money either, were talking a tenth of what some of the players then were on. You do go through harder moments. Hes a lovely lad. So I said all right. Yeah, it would be all right, wouldnt it? he says. Anyhow, this goes on for about four weeks and he hadnt been paid a penny. "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. On 17 November 2020, Watmore signed for Middlesbrough on a short-term deal until January 2021. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [7] He joined Altrincham in their youth team at the age of 16. Duncan Watmore scores his and Middlesbrough's second goal of the game to go 2-0 up vs. Huddersfield Town. "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. [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. And how's this for a subplot? There are so many places around the world to play and I enjoy travelling. READ MORE: Neil Warnock reveals secret behind 'fabulous lad' Duncan Watmore's signing and how it almost didn't happen. Watmore only returned to action in December 2018 after 13 months out with a cruciate knee ligament injury, just six games into his comeback from a previous 10-month spell on the sidelines. Duncan Watmore interview: Middlesbrough's comeback kid on the rise again, FA Cup QFs: Kompany returns to Man City with Burnley, Grimsby at Brighton, Fury calls for Paul to honour deal | Pay up!. Duncan Watmore was not penalised despite a blatant handball Credit: Getty. It wasnt like I was coming in and was going to get a contract, Watmore says. By the end, he is being asked about the Premier League and how it would feel to be back there again. 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. FPL managers flock for North London duo. I know what I can do on the pitch and I hadnt shown that for a few years; not through a lack of effort. If Im in the here and now, Ill play better and Ill enjoy it more.. He'd had three years of injury hell before leaving Sunderland and with offers limited before Boro's interest, the former England under-21 international prospect looked set to move to India. 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. Duncan Watmore . We have estimated Duncan Watmore's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. Duncan Watmore Middlesbrough goals compilation as of 25/02/2021SUBSCRIBE AND TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS TO NEVER MISS AN UPLOAD-----. It was his doubles against Swansea, on December 2, and Millwall, on December 12, that really captured Boro fans' imagination. Follow George on Twitter @GeorgeCaulkin, Watmore suffered two serious injuries in his left knee during his time at Sunderland (Photo: Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images), Watmore speaks to The Athletics George Caulkin, when they stayed in the Premier League in 2016 under Sam Allardyce. Play for free, entries by 3:00pm Saturday. In the last two seasons in League One, he played a bit-part role again and left having played just 87 games in all competitions across seven seasons. I never look too far ahead. Discover Duncan Watmore's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. I completely understood. There was interest from the Premier League but I didnt get any concrete offers you hear stuff and I know how football works but the point is, it didnt matter to me. Ive noticed that change in the dressing room. When the retained-players list came out, his name was not on it. Does that make sense?, If any of this sounds morose, it is entirely the opposite; you will not find a more positive or inquisitive man. Im just so aware of how quickly it can be taken away from you. [19] He signed a new four-year contract with Sunderland on 22 November 2015. I was hopeful but I dont think I ever got an official offer, Watmore says. The running Id been doing was in the background and it came out. Watmore previously played for Altrincham, Clitheroe, Curzon Ashton, Sunderland and Hibernian. He came to me and he was going to India because he didnt have a contract after Sunderland. Now Im in a position where I feel fit in my body, where I feel really good, but because Ive experienced that fear of it being taken away it would be silly to be naive and think Im in indestructible. 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 "I'm very much of the opinion that you can never take what you've got for granted. Watmore made headlines in March 2017 when he helped rescue the lives of three holiday makers after a boat crash in the Caribbean. It was, Right, Im going. It felt like the first day of school again. During the two years he was out injured, after his ACL popped again just six games into his first comeback attempt, Watmore belatedly finished his degree with first-class honours. I felt like I owed it to myself to keep going, keep grinding and find a club that wants me. In November 2015, Sunderland forward Jermain Defoe likened Watmore to Gareth Bale, his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate, citing a shared ability of ball control. [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. Its a cliche but thats genuinely my mindset. You work hard for it, you get there and although you dont expect it, you just go with it. There were times when my positivity left me. Something went wrong, please try again later. 90'+2' Post update. Given his form and his temporary affiliation with Boro, it was a formality that potential Premier League suitors would begin to take an interest. He could make his Lions debut this weekend against his former club Sunderland. ( 8 1994) . Fabio Borini( 41' ) Jermain Defoe( 53' ) Duncan Watmore( 90' ) 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. He made five appearances and scored two goals for the under-20s in 2015. Australia and India were the top two. 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. Duncan Watmore on FIFA 23 - FIFA , all cards, stats, reviews and comments! He is talking about. Watmore has always had that life perspective, that bit of difference, but in football, it has come harder. The forward was allowed to move to the London club due to having just six months left of his Boro contract. "He came to see me and I said, Dunc, Im struggling. On January 7, however, Watmore put an end to speculation when he signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract at the Riverside Stadium. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. FPL managers flock for North London duo. It wasnt the worse thing thats ever happened to me, Watmore says. That was my happiest time there. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Im more grateful as a player now, he says. For now, he's dead set on staying fit in order to repay Middlesbrough's faith. January: he signs a two-and-a-half-year contract with Middlesbrough. [29] Watmore was Middlesbrough's top scorer for the 202021 season, with nine goals. [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. And after being put on furlough by Sunderland in 2020 as his seven-year spell at the club drifted towards its end, he began a Masters in International Business Leadership and Management at the University of York, eventually writing his dissertation on Common Goal, for which he was awarded a distinction. With a bid accepted, Watmore was given permission to travel to the capital where he completed a medical and agreed terms on what has been described as a long-term contract. At the Den, they needed forward reinforcements this month, with Watmore joining on deadline day along with Oliver Burke. He explains: I had a bit of excitement, some nerves, definitely. 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