Again, it ruled him out of the rest of the campaign. ‘I feel so lucky to have spent seven years at such a great club. Watmore has now signed for Middlesbrough and on Wednesday evening, he proved what an asset he still is. They signed me from Altrincham in non-league and gave me the opportunity to make a career in the game and I will be forever grateful for that. The trolling you and others gave him was unacceptable imo for a fan . What if that hadn’t happened? He is obviously going in at a tricky time because of the financial implications that all sports are suffering, but I know he is excited for the challenge.’, And excited is exactly how Watmore feels about the next chapter of his career.Â. His highlight, he says, was a Euros qualifier against Switzerland in 2015. Although for this footballer, it had nothing to do with his sport’s return. ‘I had some amazing highs. And it also brought back memories of when he finished his first degree – in economics and business management at Newcastle University – five years ago, becoming the first Premier League player in more than 20 years to graduate with first-class honours. Duncan Watmore has battled through an injury nightmare in the past but is now fit, sharp and relishing his Middlesbrough opportunity. But now he is desperate to get back doing what he does best. The next November, just six games into his comeback in the Championship, Watmore suffered the same injury in a match with Millwall. Paul Pogba has a 'very, very good attitude' and could stay at Man United if the club win... 'The human body can only take so much': UFC icon Michael Bisping expresses concern for Tony Ferguson as he... Mikel Arteta admits his Arsenal side MUST 'turn things around or will find themselves in big trouble' after... 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The forward celebrates after scoring for England Under-21s against France back in 2016. ‘It’s quite cool just to know that you’ve played against players like that, as well as the kind of players that were in my England team that have gone on to start for the first team, like Jordan Pickford, Ben Chilwell, Dele Alli, Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The Black Cats … ‘To open an envelope and it’s from Real Madrid, signed by the president, wishing you the best in recovery, that was an unbelievable touch,’ he says. Thread starter Nosmo-King; Start date Nov 16, 2020; 1; 2; Next. That’s why I am just desperate for them to eventually get back to the Premier League because that’s where they deserve to be.’, After his release from Sunderland, Watmore must now find another club to play for. Thankfully, Watmore has made a full recovery. That took the 26-year-old’s tally to four goals in just six appearances for Boro. Watmore, who left Sunderland last summer after his contract expired, has previously revealed he snubbed several offers from elsewhere to link-up with Warnock in November. Watmore’s future, however, now lies elsewhere. The former Sunderland man ruptured his ACL twice during a difficult period a few years ago. The next November, just six games into his comeback in the Championship, Watmore suffered the same injury in a match with Millwall. Duncan Watmore spent seven years at Sunderland before joining Middlesbrough. [size=32]Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock is keen to sign Duncan Watmore[/size] NEIL WARNOCK expects to make a decision over Duncan Watmore’s future in the next couple of days, with the former Sunderland winger having impressed during a trial at Middlesbrough’s Rockliffe Park training ground. Duncan Ian Watmore (born 8 March 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Middlesbrough. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] It was also not because of Netflix, as the first series of Sunderland ‘Til I Die was only aired a week after he received that letter. This enforced break has given Watmore chance to reflect on those days with Gareth Southgate’s Young Lions, when one newspaper headline dubbed him ‘one of England’s brightest talents’. It has been exactly the same story for Sunderland this season. Shortly before Sheffield United kicked off at Aston Villa last Wednesday, Sunderland announced they were releasing their longest-serving first-team player after seven years at the club. We should either sign the lad now or let him move on. ‘It really did put a smile on my face. Recent free agent signing Duncan Watmore is only signed until January. ‘I had some amazing highs. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Duncan Watmore was released from his contract at Sunderland last week The former England Under-21s international is now looking for a new club Watmore used lockdown to finish his two-year masters degree at York university Now he is ready to … And then there was another arrival in the post that took him even more by surprise - a letter from Real Madrid. Middlesbrough have signed former Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore on a short-term deal until January. But the energetic forward – who Allardyce nicknamed ‘the Road Runner’ – is also aware of his current career status at a time when many of his fellow England U21s graduates have gone on to claim full international honours. ... given how important he's now … And he has fond memories of a friendly in France that November, when he started in a front three with Tammy Abraham and Jack Grealish and scored a 35-yard chip. Less than a month after that goal against France, he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a win over then Premier League champions Leicester. 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Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. To even think they knew who I was, it was a very nice moment. ‘It adds another string to my bow for later down the line.’. I find it hard to watch when you know how the season ends and we haven’t achieved what we wanted to achieve.’. Duncan Watmore is at home at Middlesbrough but question marks remain over strikers Teesside Gazette 04:04 15-Dec-20 ‘I feel as fit as I’ve ever felt. But the energetic forward – who Allardyce nicknamed ‘the Road Runner’ – is also aware of his current career status at a time when many of his fellow England U21s graduates have gone on to claim full international honours. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. N. Nosmo-King Well-known member. Minutes later, though, he was victim to a poor challenge which saw Chairboys man Marcus Bean dismissed and ended Duncan’s season. Duncan Watmore was released from his contract at Sunderland last week The former England Under-21s international is now looking for a new club Watmore used lockdown to … The 26-year-old insists he is fully fit and determined to find a new club in the near future. Again, Sunderland went down. It ended his season and Sunderland went on to be relegated. I’m still learning that one…’, Watmore did a master’s degree in international business, leadership and management. And he has fond memories of a friendly in France that November, when he started in a front three with Tammy Abraham and Jack Grealish and scored a 35-yard chip. ‘I feel so lucky to have spent seven years at such a great club. Again, Sunderland went down. ‘I remember the day after my graduation at Newcastle, we had our team meeting for our game,’ recalls Watmore. Intensive Care Units Are Filling Up, L.A. 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The former England Under-21s star, who signed up to the scheme himself in 2017, admits writing his thesis was a welcome distraction amid the uncertainty of Sunderland’s season and his own footballing future. His highlight, he says, was a Euros qualifier against Switzerland in 2015. They signed me from Altrincham in non-league and gave me the opportunity to make a career in the game and I will be forever grateful for that. ‘That second time probably started to make me think whether I could play football again,’ Watmore admits. His recent days have been spent reading (Prisoner’s of Geography by Tim Marshall), running (his 5km personal best is 16 minutes and 50 seconds) and rearranging his own wedding (his planned May 30 nuptials were cancelled). Because he was also celebrating the end of his two-year master’s degree in international business, leadership and management at the University of York. But that bring us on to the subject of the behind-the-scenes docu-series that followed Sunderland’s relegation from the Championship, and then their defeat in last season’s League One play-off final. EXCLUSIVE - Jetski Romeo is FREED in time for Christmas: Boyfriend who crossed the Irish Sea to see his girlfriend is released by the... My dog’s got no nose… Pet is left without a snout after getting hit by a train - but she’s still a happy little... TV’s Dr Amir Khan has the coronavirus vaccine on Lorraine, Isolation Helps Homeless Population Escape Worst of Virus, For Millions of Jobless, Christmas Is a Season to Endure, Not Celebrate, See Where U.S. as police declare unlawful assembly The former Sunderland man ruptured his ACL twice during a difficult period a few years ago. Watmore failed to help Black Cats secure promotion from League One in the past two years. ‘I want to create some really good new memories on the pitch,’ he adds. It’s the best stadium atmosphere I have ever been in. But there were times along the way that I didn’t know if it would be possible to come back, especially to be the player I know I can be and want to be.’. Duncan returned to make 16 appearances for Sunderland in 2018/19, and in March last year scored an important equaliser away to Wycombe Wanderers. To even think they knew who I was, it was a very nice moment. I remember under Allardyce when we beat Everton 3-0 and stayed up. Although whatever his next move may be, it will likely attract less attention than the new job of his dad Ian, who in September takes over as chairman of the ECB – the most powerful position in English cricket. Because he was also celebrating the end of his two-year master’s degree in international business, leadership and management at the University of York. ‘He gave me a bit of a ribbing, but at the same time he was really good about it and said, “You’ve worked really hard for your degree – now you need a master’s in football”. Micah Richards suggests Arsenal Fan TV is heaping 'horrible pressure' on Mikel Arteta's players with online negativity hitting their confidence as they spiral - but admits he loves watching it! When asked about Watmore ahead of Boro’s meeting with Norwich, Warnock … Duncan Watmore was released by Sunderland on June 17 after seven years at the club, ‘It’s been a lot of hard work but really satisfying,’ the studious 26-year-old tells Sportsmail. With 15 minutes to go and his team trailing, he came off the bench and won a penalty, scored the second and provided another assist to clinch a crucial 3-1 win. Watmore was also part of the first England side to win the Toulon Tournament in 22 years in 2016. ‘It is human nature to think, “What if this happened? Whether it be in this country or abroad, I am open to all ideas. ‘And Sam Allardyce put up the video of my graduation in front of all of the lads!Â, ‘He gave me a bit of a ribbing, but at the same time he was really good about it and said, “You’ve worked really hard for your degree – now you need a master’s in football”. ... Good luck to Duncan Whatmore, hope he has a good career but he isn’t/wasn’t good enough. He is obviously going in at a tricky time because of the financial implications that all sports are suffering, but I know he is excited for the challenge.’. Watmore previously played for Altrincham, Clitheroe, Curzon Ashton, Sunderland and Hibernian. Watmore says that with a self-deprecating smile. ‘It adds another string to my bow for later down the line.’. ‘Hopefully there is a club out there for me. It’s the best stadium atmosphere I have ever been in. Duncan Watmore struck another double to help Middlesbrough to a 3-0 win over out-of-sorts Millwall at the Riverside. And he is grateful for some of the support he received during those long, lonely months of rehab. The 26-year-old has signed an initial contract until mid-January after training under the watchful eye of Neil Warnock for some weeks now. ‘I would have loved to have ended with a promotion because that’s what the club needs and deserves,’ he says. Sunderland announced today that Duncan Watmore, Alim Ozturk, Ethan Robson, Jack Baldwin and Joel Lynch will leave the club following the expiration of their current contracts. ‘I’m a big cricket fan so hopefully he can get me to a couple of games! Play it now. My knee feels stronger than ever and I feel my body is in the best position it has been since before my injury. That is probably the best memory I have in the game. It has been exactly the same story for Sunderland this season. But now he is desperate to get back doing what he does best. A decent young talent before not one but 2 bad injuries. It is not the way Watmore, who was told he has been let go for financial reasons, wanted to bow out. I have used this period to seriously step up my fitness game. ‘I was looking back at this game the other day,’ he says. * Mar 8, 1994 in Manchester, England ‘I remember getting into the changing room and just bursting into tears. ‘I want to create some really good new memories on the pitch,’ he adds. Duncan Watmore admits he is open to a move abroad this summer as he looks to resurrect his career away from Sunderland. ‘I was looking back at this game the other day,’ he says. That’s why I am just desperate for them to eventually get back to the Premier League because that’s where they deserve to be.’, After his release from Sunderland, Watmore's future lies away from the north-east. ‘I genuinely believe that I’ve still got a lot left to give. The 26-year-old scored two in six first-half minutes, either side of Marcus Tavernier’s curling effort, to put Boro on their way to three points after … ‘Three of their defenders were Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Hernandez and Presnel Kimpembe, who all went on to win the World Cup with France. Big Dick Advocaat is finally set to retire from football management, and Duncan Watmore has really hit the ground running since leaving Sunderland for Middlesbrough. ‘I try and be as positive as possible in life, I try and dispel doubts where I can in my mind. ‘I try and be as positive as possible in life, I try and dispel doubts where I can in my mind. Even with new federal aid on the way, many Americans face a holiday of tough choices, trying to celebrate while dealing with pressing needs. ‘I haven’t watched all of the episodes. ‘I feel as fit as I’ve ever felt. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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Published: 09:30 EST, 28 June 2020 | Updated: 12:26 EST, 28 June 2020. I find it hard to watch when you know how the season ends and we haven’t achieved what we wanted to achieve.’. Watmore’s future, however, now lies elsewhere. That Watmore’s peers have prospered while his own seemingly unstoppable ascent has stalled is largely down to two horrific injuries. When the League One campaign was curtailed earlier this month, the Black Cats were outside the play-off places in eighth, consigning them to a third year in the third tier. This enforced break has given Watmore chance to reflect on those days with Gareth Southgate’s Young Lions, when one newspaper headline dubbed him ‘one of England’s brightest talents’. The comments below have not been moderated. Pep Guardiola tells Arsenal it would be a 'BIG mistake' to sack his former No 2 Mikel Arteta despite dire... Mikel Arteta reveals Nicolas Pepe is 'hurting and suffering' following poor run of form... but Arsenal... Manchester United 'make formal contact with David Alaba's representatives after joining race for defender's... Are you sure, Ole?! Duncan Watmore At one point last night he beat a man on the edge of the box and got himself into a great position to lift his head up and put the ball into a dangerous area, he then proceeded to do a Maradona turn out of play for a goal kick. The club has cemented Duncan Watmore’s immediate future on Teesside by signing the attacker on a short-term contract. ‘I understand why the club wanted to do it and obviously a lot of people have enjoyed watching it, but I deliberately stayed away from the cameras,’ admits Watmore, who worked under nine different permanent managers on Wearside.Â, ‘I haven’t watched all of the episodes. Wasn’t the deal He would be offered a deal after the break? Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock has suggested that Duncan Watmore is doing all he can to impress Boro and try and earn an extended deal with the club in January. That is probably the best memory I have in the game. * Mar 8, 1994 in Manchester, England But that was not the only chapter which closed for Watmore that day. Whether it be in this country or abroad, I am open to all ideas. By Nicole Douglas... Armed anti-lockdown protesters storm Oregon State Capitol building during special session shouting 'We just want our rights back!' Watmore’s final submission was his dissertation looking into the social impact of Common Goal, the project Juan Mata launched for players to pledge one per cent of their salaries to charity. Surely seeing watmore doing well in the champ now, you wish we were supporting him rather than grigg in league one ? Although for this footballer, it had nothing to do with his sport’s return. But that was not the only chapter which closed for Watmore that day. Nov 16, 2020 #1 International over. ': Gunners fans criticise Mikel Arteta's decision to play... CHRIS SUTTON: Mikel Arteta clings to lone bright spark Gabriel Martinelli... he was wrong to start young... Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. I am excited to prove to people that I can get back to where I was before.’. Shortly before Sheffield United kicked off at Aston Villa last Wednesday, Sunderland announced they were releasing their longest-serving first-team player after seven years at the club. Watmore says that with a self-deprecating smile. And it also brought back memories of when he finished his first degree - in economics and business management at Newcastle University - five years ago, becoming the first Premier League player in more than 20 years to graduate with first-class honours. Duncan Watmore was released by Sunderland on June 17 after seven years at the club, ‘It’s been a lot of hard work but really satisfying,’ the studious 26-year-old tells Sportsmail. ‘Three of their defenders were Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Hernandez and Presnel Kimpembe, who all went on to win the World Cup with France. ‘And Sam Allardyce put up the video of my graduation in front of all of the lads! It is not the way Watmore, who was told he has been let go for financial reasons, wanted to bow out. Duncan Watmore netted the opener from Marvin Johnson's cross before Marcus Tavernier fired a superb shot into the bottom corner with his left foot. Watmore, who signed on a … I honestly don’t know how they did. 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But that bring us on to the subject of the behind-the-scenes docu-series that followed Sunderland’s relegation from the Championship, and then their defeat in last season’s League One play-off final. Duncan Watmore, 26, from England Middlesbrough FC, since 2020 Right Winger Market value: €800Th. Liverpool must travel over 800 MILES in gruelling road trips to Southampton and Newcastle while Chelsea remain in the capital... How far does your team have to travel over the Christmas period? ‘I understand why the club wanted to do it and obviously a lot of people have enjoyed watching it, but I deliberately stayed away from the cameras,’ admits Watmore, who worked under nine different permanent managers on Wearside. Where would I be?” But I just feel so grateful to have had those memories with England.’. ‘It’s a pretty cool job,’ says Watmore. Go. The former... 'You are truly missed': Aussie celebrities pay tribute to 'legendary' MAFS and Australian Survivor camera operator Troy Gordon after he tragically dies If my knee couldn’t hold for six games, how was it going to get through the rest of my career? ‘I have grown such an affection for the fan base and the people in the area. 'I believed they sewn my head onto somebody else's body!' I knew that was a defining moment. And he is grateful for some of the support he received during those long, lonely months of rehab. I’m still learning that one…’, Watmore did a master’s degree in international business, leadership and management. Thankfully, Watmore has made a full recovery. Published: 14:30 BST, 28 June 2020 | Updated: 14:31 BST, 28 June 2020. Duncan Watmore, 26, from England Middlesbrough FC, since 2020 Right Winger Market value: £720Th. "I feel I'm in a really good place and my body feels physically very robust," said the forward in his first interview after signing a short-term deal with Boro . It won’t have been from scouting that’s for sure!’, Watmore received a letter wishing him well, signed by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. ‘I’m a big cricket fan so hopefully he can get me to a couple of games! The striker is ready to get back playing, insisting he is fully fit as he searches for a new club. The day the Premier League restarted was a significant one for Duncan Watmore. With Watmore one of the top earners at Sunderland, he was released by the Black Cats earlier this … ‘Hopefully there is a club out there for me. ‘I remember getting into the changing room and just bursting into tears. My knee feels stronger than ever and I feel my body is in the best position it has been since before my injury. The day the Premier League restarted was a significant one for Duncan Watmore. 1 of 2 Go to page. When the League One campaign was curtailed earlier this month, the Black Cats were outside the play-off places in eighth, consigning them to a third year in the third tier. The former England Under-21s star, who signed up to the scheme himself in 2017, admits writing his thesis was a welcome distraction amid the uncertainty of Sunderland’s season and his own footballing future. Where would I be?” But I just feel so grateful to have had those memories with England.’. ‘It’s a pretty cool job,’ says Watmore. 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Duncan Watmore struck another double to help Middlesbrough to a 3-0 win over out-of-sorts Millwall at the Riverside. :neutral: The lad needs peddled. I knew that was a defining moment. His recent days have been spent reading (Prisoner’s of Geography by Tim Marshall), running (his 5km personal best is 16 minutes and 50 seconds) and rearranging his own wedding (his planned May 30 nuptials were cancelled). The striker celebrates after scoring for England Under-21s against France back in 2016. I honestly don’t know how they did. With 15 minutes to go and his team trailing, he came off the bench and won a penalty, scored the second and provided another assist to clinch a crucial 3-1 win. That said I think Sunderland made it very clear he wasn't wanted due to wage and his contract running out (didn't offer him a new one). Despite outbreaks in shelters and the prospect of more, the rates of infection among homeless populations are lower than feared. Duncan Watmore. I remember under Allardyce when we beat Everton 3-0 and stayed up. Watmore could not help the Black Cats to promotion from League One in the past two years. Duncan Watmore has revealed that he will look to move abroad following his exit from League One side Sunderland. Duncan Watmore of Sunderland (Image: Sunderland AFC). It ended his season and Sunderland went on to be relegated. 'I'm feeling absolutely fine! Duncan Watmore's double ensured Neil Warnock was able to celebrate his 72nd birthday in style as his Middlesbrough side claimed a 2-1 win over Swansea in the Championship. About 300... You have entered an incorrect email address! ‘I would have loved to have ended with a promotion because that’s what the club needs and deserves,’ he says. And then there was another arrival in the post that took him even more by surprise – a letter from Real Madrid. ‘I remember the day after my graduation at Newcastle, we had our team meeting for our game,’ recalls Watmore. It won’t have been from scouting that’s for sure!’, Watmore received a letter wishing him well, signed by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. ‘To open an envelope and it’s from Real Madrid, signed by the president, wishing you the best in recovery, that was an unbelievable touch,’ he says.Â, ‘It really did put a smile on my face. Less than a month after that goal against France, he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a win over then Premier League champions Leicester. Duncan Watmore has signed a short-term contract at Middlesbrough after seven years at Sunderland. Although whatever his next move may be, it will likely attract less attention than the new job of his dad Ian, who in September takes over as chairman of the ECB – the most powerful position in English cricket. It was also not because of Netflix, as the first series of Sunderland ‘Til I Die was only aired a week after he received that letter. ‘It’s quite cool just to know that you’ve played against players like that, as well as the kind of players that were in my England team that have gone on to start for the first team, like Jordan Pickford, Ben Chilwell, Dele Alli, Ruben Loftus-Cheek. If my knee couldn’t hold for six games, how was it going to get through the rest of my career? Watmore’s final submission was his dissertation looking into the social impact of Common Goal, the project Juan Mata launched for players to pledge one per cent of their salaries to charity. ‘I genuinely believe that I’ve still got a lot left to give. NEIL WARNOCK warned Duncan Watmore he needs Middlesbrough just as much as they need him. Middlesbrough chief executive Neil Bausor and the agent of Duncan Watmore have this week had a brief chat about the player signing extended terms at the club. ‘It is human nature to think, “What if this happened? 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. But there were times along the way that I didn’t know if it would be possible to come back, especially to be the player I know I can be and want to be.’. He was fit last season but hardly did anything. ‘That second time probably started to make me think whether I could play football again,’ Watmore admits. Duncan Watmore made 22 appearances for Sunderland in 2019-20. Watmore joined Boro as a free agent last month, having been released … In the line of fire: 'Fed up' Trump is considering firing White House counsel Pat Cipollone and is lashing out at Mike Pence for... 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