'I'm feeling absolutely fine! And then there was another arrival in the post that took him even more by surprise – a letter from Real Madrid. ‘It is human nature to think, “What if this happened? Even with new federal aid on the way, many Americans face a holiday of tough choices, trying to celebrate while dealing with pressing needs. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. My knee feels stronger than ever and I feel my body is in the best position it has been since before my injury. 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. ‘I feel as fit as I’ve ever felt. 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’. Again, it ruled him out of the rest of the campaign. The club has cemented Duncan Watmore’s immediate future on Teesside by signing the attacker on a short-term contract. Middlesbrough have signed former Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore on a short-term deal until January. Duncan Watmore, 26, from England Middlesbrough FC, since 2020 Right Winger Market value: €800Th. ‘I was looking back at this game the other day,’ he says. He remembers a phone call from England manager Southgate, who then sent him two self-help books. 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. ‘I have grown such an affection for the fan base and the people in the area. 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Wasn’t the deal He would be offered a deal after the break? The striker celebrates after scoring for England Under-21s against France back in 2016. I find it hard to watch when you know how the season ends and we haven’t achieved what we wanted to achieve.’. 1 of 2 Go to page. About 300... You have entered an incorrect email address! I am excited to prove to people that I can get back to where I was before.’. ‘Hopefully there is a club out there for me. It ended his season and Sunderland went on to be relegated. I knew that was a defining moment. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Watmore, who signed on a … I’m still learning that one…’, Watmore did a master’s degree in international business, leadership and management. Duncan Watmore admits he is open to a move abroad this summer as he looks to resurrect his career away from Sunderland. 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. NEIL WARNOCK warned Duncan Watmore he needs Middlesbrough just as much as they need him. 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. ... given how important he's now … 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. Duncan Watmore. 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Reactions: Private Gomer Pyle and snicketjuice. 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. He was fit last season but hardly did anything. Where would I be?” But I just feel so grateful to have had those memories with England.’. I have used this period to seriously step up my fitness game. Duncan Watmore has battled through an injury nightmare in the past but is now fit, sharp and relishing his Middlesbrough opportunity. The former Sunderland man ruptured his ACL twice during a difficult period a few years ago. 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. He remembers a phone call from England manager Southgate, who then sent him two self-help books. Published: 14:30 BST, 28 June 2020 | Updated: 14:31 BST, 28 June 2020. 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. 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. ‘I want to create some really good new memories on the pitch,’ he adds. What if that hadn’t happened? Duncan Watmore has signed a short-term contract at Middlesbrough after seven years at Sunderland. To even think they knew who I was, it was a very nice moment. Published: 09:30 EST, 28 June 2020 | Updated: 12:26 EST, 28 June 2020. Watmore’s future, however, now lies elsewhere. ‘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”. 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To even think they knew who I was, it was a very nice moment. 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.’. "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 . That Watmore’s peers have prospered while his own seemingly unstoppable ascent has stalled is largely down to two horrific injuries. Again, Sunderland went down. ‘I only wish I could have contributed more in the past couple of years where I have been injured and not shown what I know I can give. Watmore says that with a self-deprecating smile. ‘I remember the day after my graduation at Newcastle, we had our team meeting for our game,’ recalls Watmore. as police declare unlawful assembly Duncan Watmore struck another double to help Middlesbrough to a 3-0 win over out-of-sorts Millwall at the Riverside. Whether it be in this country or abroad, I am open to all ideas. 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 had some amazing highs. Despite outbreaks in shelters and the prospect of more, the rates of infection among homeless populations are lower than feared. With Watmore one of the top earners at Sunderland, he was released by the Black Cats earlier this … The former Sunderland man ruptured his ACL twice during a difficult period a few years ago. ‘I only wish I could have contributed more in the past couple of years where I have been injured and not shown what I know I can give. The striker is ready to get back playing, insisting he is fully fit as he searches for a new club. ‘It adds another string to my bow for later down the line.’. The Black Cats … Watmore was also part of the first England side to win the Toulon Tournament in 22 years in 2016. 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! ‘I’m a big cricket fan so hopefully he can get me to a couple of games! Duncan Watmore made 22 appearances for Sunderland in 2019-20. 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. By Nicole Douglas... Armed anti-lockdown protesters storm Oregon State Capitol building during special session shouting 'We just want our rights back!' ‘I haven’t watched all of the episodes. 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. 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. Minutes later, though, he was victim to a poor challenge which saw Chairboys man Marcus Bean dismissed and ended Duncan’s season. 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. Watmore was also part of the first England side to win the Toulon Tournament in 22 years in 2016. 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. 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. Duncan returned to make 16 appearances for Sunderland in 2018/19, and in March last year scored an important equaliser away to Wycombe Wanderers. Recent free agent signing Duncan Watmore is only signed until January. ‘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. ‘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. ‘I remember the day after my graduation at Newcastle, we had our team meeting for our game,’ recalls Watmore. Again, Sunderland went down. But now he is desperate to get back doing what he does best. We should either sign the lad now or let him move on. Duncan Watmore, 26, from England Middlesbrough FC, since 2020 Right Winger Market value: £720Th. ‘I want to create some really good new memories on the pitch,’ he adds. That is probably the best memory I have in the game. ‘I would have loved to have ended with a promotion because that’s what the club needs and deserves,’ he says. My knee feels stronger than ever and I feel my body is in the best position it has been since before my injury. It ended his season and Sunderland went on to be relegated. NEIL WARNOCK has revealed he wants two-goal hero Duncan Watmore to stay after Middlesbrough returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Millwall. I find it hard to watch when you know how the season ends and we haven’t achieved what we wanted to achieve.’. ‘It really did put a smile on my face. 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. ‘I’m a big cricket fan so hopefully he can get me to a couple of games! It has been exactly the same story for Sunderland this season. 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 … But now he is desperate to get back doing what he does best. The comments below have not been moderated. ‘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. The 26-year-old insists he is fully fit and determined to find a new club in the near future. The former... 'You are truly missed': Aussie celebrities pay tribute to 'legendary' MAFS and Australian Survivor camera operator Troy Gordon after he tragically dies 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. That is probably the best memory I have in the game. That Watmore’s peers have prospered while his own seemingly unstoppable ascent has stalled is largely down to two horrific injuries. And he is grateful for some of the support he received during those long, lonely months of rehab. ‘It’s a pretty cool job,’ says Watmore. 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. 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?! ‘I try and be as positive as possible in life, I try and dispel doubts where I can in my mind. 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). Duncan Watmore has revealed that he will look to move abroad following his exit from League One side Sunderland. Watmore could not help the Black Cats to promotion from League One in the past two years. 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.’. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] Duncan Watmore spent seven years at Sunderland before joining Middlesbrough. Surely seeing watmore doing well in the champ now, you wish we were supporting him rather than grigg in league one ? 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. ‘I remember getting into the changing room and just bursting into tears. 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. 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. ‘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). 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 am excited to prove to people that I can get back to where I was before.’. I remember under Allardyce when we beat Everton 3-0 and stayed up. But that was not the only chapter which closed for Watmore that day. 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. Although for this footballer, it had nothing to do with his sport’s return. ... Good luck to Duncan Whatmore, hope he has a good career but he isn’t/wasn’t good enough. ‘I feel so lucky to have spent seven years at such a great club. I honestly don’t know how they did. The day the Premier League restarted was a significant one for Duncan Watmore. 'I believed they sewn my head onto somebody else's body!' Play it now. Duncan Watmore struck another double to help Middlesbrough to a 3-0 win over out-of-sorts Millwall at the Riverside. It’s the best stadium atmosphere I have ever been in. [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. 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’. 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. Whether it be in this country or abroad, I am open to all ideas. What if that hadn’t happened? 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. 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 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. His highlight, he says, was a Euros qualifier against Switzerland in 2015. The trolling you and others gave him was unacceptable imo for a fan . I honestly don’t know how they did. Watmore previously played for Altrincham, Clitheroe, Curzon Ashton, Sunderland and Hibernian. ‘It is human nature to think, “What if this happened? ‘Three of their defenders were Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Hernandez and Presnel Kimpembe, who all went on to win the World Cup with France. 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. ‘I feel so lucky to have spent seven years at such a great club. 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. Duncan Ian Watmore (born 8 March 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Middlesbrough. Although for this footballer, it had nothing to do with his sport’s return. ‘I remember getting into the changing room and just bursting into tears. But that was not the only chapter which closed for Watmore that day. 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. Watmore says that with a self-deprecating smile. Go. 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. * Mar 8, 1994 in Manchester, England ‘And Sam Allardyce put up the video of my graduation in front of all of the lads! And then there was another arrival in the post that took him even more by surprise - a letter from Real Madrid. ‘I have grown such an affection for the fan base and the people in the area. 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 … I remember under Allardyce when we beat Everton 3-0 and stayed up. ': 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. That took the 26-year-old’s tally to four goals in just six appearances for Boro. It is not the way Watmore, who was told he has been let go for financial reasons, wanted to bow out. 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. 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. ‘I try and be as positive as possible in life, I try and dispel doubts where I can in my mind. I knew that was a defining moment. It is not the way Watmore, who was told he has been let go for financial reasons, wanted to bow out. ‘Three of their defenders were Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Hernandez and Presnel Kimpembe, who all went on to win the World Cup with France. Watmore’s future, however, now lies elsewhere. 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. 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. Duncan Watmore is at home at Middlesbrough but question marks remain over strikers Teesside Gazette 04:04 15-Dec-20 Duncan Watmore of Sunderland (Image: Sunderland AFC). ‘I feel as fit as I’ve ever felt. 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. 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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. ‘I would have loved to have ended with a promotion because that’s what the club needs and deserves,’ he says. ‘Hopefully there is a club out there for me. :neutral: The lad needs peddled. 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. And he is grateful for some of the support he received during those long, lonely months of rehab. If my knee couldn’t hold for six games, how was it going to get through the rest of my career? ‘I genuinely believe that I’ve still got a lot left to give. The 26-year-old winger was rescued from wilderness after leaving Sunderland in the summer when he was handed… ‘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”. ‘It’s a pretty cool job,’ says Watmore. ‘I had some amazing highs. Thankfully, Watmore has made a full recovery. Where would I be?” But I just feel so grateful to have had those memories with England.’. ‘I was looking back at this game the other day,’ he says. 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.’. Nov 16, 2020 #1 International over. His highlight, he says, was a Euros qualifier against Switzerland in 2015. Watmore has now signed for Middlesbrough and on Wednesday evening, he proved what an asset he still is. Next Last. 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. ‘It adds another string to my bow for later down the line.’. ‘That second time probably started to make me think whether I could play football again,’ Watmore admits. 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. N. Nosmo-King Well-known member. 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. 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. Watmore joined Boro as a free agent last month, having been released … ‘I genuinely believe that I’ve still got a lot left to give. The next November, just six games into his comeback in the Championship, Watmore suffered the same injury in a match with Millwall. It has been exactly the same story for Sunderland this season. 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). 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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. 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. Watmore failed to help Black Cats secure promotion from League One in the past two years. Thankfully, Watmore has made a full recovery. * Mar 8, 1994 in Manchester, England A decent young talent before not one but 2 bad injuries. 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? Paul Pogba has a 'very, very good attitude' and could stay at Man United if the club win... 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