Id also been staying fit to be ready for whoever wanted me. They couldn't sign me for a couple of weeks, so I had to train for four weeks before I could sign. Fantasy Premier League Martial to benefit from FPL role change. I don't look too far into the future. 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. What did he do on the 19th, and the 20th? It was his doubles against Swansea, on December 2, and Millwall, on December 12, that really captured Boro fans' imagination. On November 17, they did. 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. Yeah, it would be all right, wouldnt it? he says. During Chris Wilder's time in charge of the club he described Watmore as 'the nicest man in football', in a fitting character assessment. "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. Akanji showed off his incredible math skills - but he's in good company when it comes to intelligent . 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. He knows that nothing is for ever and there is nothing beyond today. January: he signs a two-and-a-half-year contract with Middlesbrough. 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. Watmore told Millwall TV: "I'm delighted to get it over the line and excited to get going. But it's understandable, while slightly risky, that they've ultimately allowed him to leave. Duncan Watmore could make his Middlesbrough debut against Derby County on Wednesday night - following eight months of uncertainty for the 26-year-old forward. ", Watmore wins Championship Player of the Month. He is not dating anyone. You need talent and a work ethic, but you also need luck. I just want to try and stay fit and play football for Middlesbrough Football Club. Watmore has asked himself those questions; once, twice, three times. 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. One of the best lads Ive ever had under me. 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. Given his form and his temporary affiliation with Boro, it was a formality that potential Premier League suitors would begin to take an interest. 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. For now, he's dead set on staying fit in order to repay Middlesbrough's faith. Watmore continued studying for a degree in economics and business management after signing for Sunderland, transferring from the University of Manchester to Newcastle University. [8] Watmore had spells on loan at Northern Premier League Division One North clubs Clitheroe and Curzon Ashton in early 2012. I was playing and contributing. It was a really simple decision. It wasnt like I was coming in and was going to get a contract, Watmore says. 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. Duncan Watmore is 28 years old (07/03/1994) and he is 175cm tall. Duncan Watmore has joined Millwall in a permanent deal, Get the latest Boro stories straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. Eleven months later, he is back in the team, a Championship team, and in that week, Watmore is playing Millwall, his recovery six games old, and the same knee starts feeling wobbly and although he carries on, he knows. It would be amazing and Id absolutely love it, but its day-by-day for me. Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore thanked his "awesome" club and tutors after graduating from Newcastle University with first-class honours. Duncan Watmore (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Its not detrimental. 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. So, how much is Duncan Watmore worth at the age of 28 years old? Duncan as a player can do that. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player, "Obviously I can't go to a physical graduation so I can't go and get the gown and the hat on but I can do the online one and get the certificate!". Duncan said: "I enjoyed studying at Newcastle University and I am honoured to be one of only two Premier League . 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. 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. Duncan Watmore admits the season suspension came at the worst possible time for him, with the Sunderland forward feeling as good as ever fitness-wise. Hand on heart, had he ever felt that level was now beyond him? Watmore had spells on loan at Northern Premier League Division One North clubs Clitheroe and Curzon Ashton in early 2012. 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The move to Millwall brings an end to his time at the Riverside. But as the third and fourth week came along, I started feeling better and better. Duncan Ian Watmore (born 8 March 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for League One club Sunderland. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? In December 2015, he graduated from Newcastle University with a first-class honours degree in Economics & Business Management and, next week, he graduates from York University with a Distinction in an International Business Leadership and Management Masters. Watmore's former club Sunderland - the club where he made his breakthrough in the professional game. 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We were going backwards when we were in desperate need to go forwards.. Thats not me being negative, its just realistic. And then I scored a penalty [in the shootout] to knock him out, he says, before bursting into laughter. I was at Middlesbrough, a great club, and enjoying it there. [7] He joined Altrincham in their youth team at the age of 16. And with Watmore starting just one game since Carrick's arrival, the 28-year-old ultimately moves on in the hope of playing more games in the second half of the season at Boro's play-off rival. [31] He was named in the Team of the Tournament and was also voted as the Revelation of the Tournament. 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. [43] In 2017 whilst on holiday in Barbados Watmore reportedly helped save three pensioners from the water after a boat crash. 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[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. Duncan Watmore was a shrewd signing for Middlesbrough and leaves for Millwall with appreciation. Gordon Armstrong came to me and said, have a look at him for me please? Watmore previously played for Altrincham, Clitheroe, Curzon Ashton, Sunderland and Hibernian. He was so keen to do well. Communities Watmore: Access to quality facilities makes all the difference. 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. From nowhere: the offer of a weeks training at the Championship club, nothing more. There was a sense of satisfaction and achievement after working so hard to get in a good position. 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. The raw talent that attracted the Black Cats to pluck him from National League North outfit Altrincham in 2013 shone through in fleeting glimpses, yet two serious knee injuries restricted him to just six appearances between December 2016 and December 2018. That was my attitude.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [13], On 31 January 2014, Watmore joined Scottish Premiership club Hibernian on loan for the rest of the 201314 season. I was aware there was some interest, but it all happens so fast in the world of football, which is quite exciting in a way. "Im watching him in training and what he does is brilliant. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I did take it for granted. , money, salary, income, and assets. It wasnt the worse thing thats ever happened to me, Watmore says. What Common Goal does is bring them together and get everyone united in a team effort and Im very proud to be part of that., There was a period when Watmore feared he might have to lean on his degree out of necessity rather than choice. 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. Thats the big shame., There was one bit when it all clicked for Watmore and Sunderland, when they stayed in the Premier League in 2016 under Sam Allardyce and it felt like something powerful was brewing. He signed a new four-year contract with Sunderland on 22 November 2015. 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 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 Players are much more aware of the world around them.. "Neil (Warnock) has been brilliant. 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