Watmore previously played for Altrincham, Clitheroe, Curzon Ashton, Sunderland and Hibernian. December: Watmore is named the Championships player of the month. Thats what the fall did. It was his doubles against Swansea, on December 2, and Millwall, on December 12, that really captured Boro fans' imagination. Manchester United complained to referee Anthony Taylor but their moans fell on deaf ears Credit: Getty. He is currently single. 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. [13], On 31 January 2014, Watmore joined Scottish Premiership club Hibernian on loan for the rest of the 201314 season. 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. It's that part of the deal that makes the most sense for the 28-year-old, with the new contract security for him for at least another season after this one. I never look too far ahead. [24] He scored his first goals for Middlesbrough when he scored twice in a 20 win against Swansea City on 2 December 2020. Fabio Borini( 41' ) Jermain Defoe( 53' ) Duncan Watmore( 90' ) [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]. He is talking about being one of the lucky ones. He is a member of famous with the age 28 years old group. When the retained-players list came out, his name was not on it. Following his excellent form since signing a short-term deal, the 26-year-old is attracting interest from West Bromwich Albion and Burnley in the Premier League. Those experiences also help you cope a lot better.. His initial contract short-term deal was quickly extended after he made an instant. But Ive become more aware of the impact I can have. 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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. In the physio room at half-time, he is in tears. 90'+2' Post update. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. Something went wrong, please try again later. "Im watching him in training and what he does is brilliant. 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. 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. I watched him many moons ago for England's under-21s and I remember my Burton team played against Altrincham in the FA Cup and he nearly knocked us out himself when he was about 18. I see it as one of the highlights of my career. It's a fantastic club with a great manager, staff and players. Its not to suggest his love for the sport has dimmed but that, during the dark times and those long months of convalescence when he was left contemplating his identity, he began to feel the weight of that void. He knows what he wants from you and you cant just have days off in training because hell pick up on it. 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. It wasnt like I was coming in and was going to get a contract, Watmore says. Fantasy Premier League Martial to benefit from FPL role change. Something went wrong, please try again later. . You know what its like you get told theres an option and then, when it comes down it, theres actually not. . My mindset is just to enjoy it because everything from hereon is a bonus., Watmore scores for Sunderland in the Premier League in 2016. Thats what I mean about experiencing the now, being grateful and more in the present. There are so many places around the world to play and I enjoy travelling. Duncan Watmore has revealed his regret at not helping the League One side to gain promotion this season upon his impending exit. [41], Watmore continued studying for a degree in economics and business management after signing for Sunderland, transferring from the University of Manchester to Newcastle University. But after scoring five goals in six games the following month, that contract was extended until the summer of 2023. Despite his great years of service since joining the club, Carrick often speaks of evolution and improvement with regard to his Boro squad. Watmore plays as a winger. He scored 14 goals for Altrincham in the 201213 season. Watmore previously played for Altrincham, Clitheroe, Curzon Ashton and Hibernian. FPL managers flock for North London duo. We believe in ourselves. 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. 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. 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. If Watmore hadn't left this month, it is highly likely he would have been released in the summer. 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. 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