About the Lord Of The Rings novels, which he has nearly finished now, and Kleptocracy, a book about corruption at the top of governments and institutions, which is quite shocking but very interesting. Watmore has always had that life perspective, that bit of difference, but in football, it has come harder. In August 2015, Watmore was called up to the England under-21 squad for the first time. Ill always remember that game against Everton at the Stadium of Light when we won 3-0, he says. "So I've been well aware of him for a long time. 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. We believe in ourselves. He made his debut against the United States on 3 September 2015 as a second-half substitute, and assisted James Wilson's winning goal. On 31 January 2023, Watmore signed for Millwall for an undisclosed fee. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. They couldn't sign me for a couple of weeks, so I had to train for four weeks before I could sign. Even then, he projected remarkable, humbling optimism. Given his form and his temporary affiliation with Boro, it was a formality that potential Premier League suitors would begin to take an interest. 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Duncan Ian Watmore (born 8 March 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for League One club Sunderland. Watmore will be in line to make his Lions debut this weekend at the Den. Watmore told Millwall TV: "I'm delighted to get it over the line and excited to get going. I was either off the pitch or trying to get back on it, or not quite up to speed because of what happened with my injuries. It was, Right, Im going. It felt like the first day of school again. READ MORE: Neil Warnock reveals secret behind 'fabulous lad' Duncan Watmore's signing and how it almost didn't happen. 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. Very close. All of my training was on my own. Perhaps the world now feels like a softer place. [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 3-1 home win against Carlisle United in the third round of the FA Cup. 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So, how much is Duncan Watmore worth at the age of 28 years old? With the 2019/20 season ending in disappointment for the Wearside . You know what its like you get told theres an option and then, when it comes down it, theres actually not. Ive noticed that change in the dressing room. Ive got the Strava app and I was doing 5k and 10k runs, pushing for personal bests. They were hesitant. Watmore has asked himself those questions; once, twice, three times. There were times when I genuinely thought I wouldnt play again and Id have to stop. 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. Im more grateful as a player now, he says. Watmore left Hibernian at the end of the season. He joined Altrincham in their youth team at the age of 16. We were going backwards when we were in desperate need to go forwards.. For now, he's dead set on staying fit in order to repay Middlesbrough's faith. Ever the committed professional, Watmore would have had absolutely no complaints if Boro had ultimately blocked all attempts to steal him out of the club this winter. Fantasy Premier League Martial to benefit from FPL role change. I take things day by day, he says. It was his doubles against Swansea, on December 2, and Millwall, on December 12, that really captured Boro fans' imagination. Try a week on us. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 Watmore is a Midfielder who have played in 21 matches and scored 5 Goals in the 2022/2023 season of Championship in England. I officially found out a week or two before, and it was just one of those things that was kind of right for both parties, he says. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Its a cliche but thats genuinely my mindset. [27][28] Watmore's performances earned him the championship player of the month for December. That one week became another, and another. But players all have their own causes. At the Den, they needed forward reinforcements this month, with Watmore joining on deadline day along with Oliver Burke. Despite his great years of service since joining the club, Carrick often speaks of evolution and improvement with regard to his Boro squad. There have been a few ups, a multitude of downs and precisely one meaningful trophy. I like having stuff to do.. He was really keen to come and it's a chance for him to have a new challenge and a new adventure to try and get going again and hopefully bring us the attacking qualities we're looking for.". Its been a bit of a unique path but I wouldnt change anything about it, even the injuries, because its given me a much better outlook on life in general. 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. . 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. "I try and take it day-by-day. Who are you when it all stops? Duncan Watmores income source is mostly from being a successful . Watmore continued studying for a degree in economics and business management after signing for Sunderland, transferring from the University of Manchester to Newcastle University. [38] He scored three goals in 13 appearances for the under-21s from 2015 to 2016. There are times you feel like that. 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. 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. Using his first-class degree in economics and business management (a rarity for footballers, to put it mildly), or his masters? Duncan Watmore - Detailed stats | Transfermarkt #19 Duncan Watmore 1 Millwall Championship League level: Second Tier Joined: Jan 31, 2023 Contract expires: - imago images + Date of birth/Age: Mar 8, 1994 (28) Place of birth: Manchester Citizenship: England Height: 1,75 m Position: Right Winger Agent: Quantum Sport Former International: England U21 By the end, Watmore is not talking about football very much but then, Watmore is not very much of a footballer any more. That was my attitude.. 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. On 31 January 2014, Watmore joined Scottish Premiership club Hibernian on loan for the rest of the 201314 season. The incident happened in February and Ian Watmore says both Duncan and his girlfriend Sophie are okay and that the England U21 international is now back on the rehab trail and is targeting a . You want to show that you belong.. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. But Im going to speak to the owner and if I cant get anything for you, I understand youve got to go. I felt really good., We all do it; he assumed it would always be that way. He's very funny, very interesting and knows a lot about the game. Leaving this month just meant Boro could receive a fee for him. He has gone down to come back up. Hand on heart, had he ever felt that level was now beyond him? I know what Im capable of when Im fit and playing well. Watmore had all but given up on his dreams of playing professional football after being released by Manchester Uniteds academy. But it's understandable, while slightly risky, that they've ultimately allowed him to leave. 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. Im very grateful. 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. That's why you put in all the work and that's why you make the sacrifices you do because you want to be playing football. I was at Middlesbrough, a great club, and enjoying it there. 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