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Title: Duncan
Post by: JD on July 24, 2020, 12:55:35 AM
Anyone know if he's got a club yet?

I know it's a long shot  but.....if, for instance, he decides to go into full time work!
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Timperley The Best on July 24, 2020, 08:24:37 AM
Reading and Coventry have been linked with him .There will be plenty of league clubs interested.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: MarpleAlty on July 24, 2020, 09:53:11 AM
I'm sure he'll still want to give full-time football a go, to be honest - even if he halves his wages he'll be on a decent living, and with a good few years left in him.

I still think somewhere like Salford would be good for him - he'll be great at that level.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Timperley The Best on July 24, 2020, 10:42:22 AM
I'm sure he'll still want to give full-time football a go, to be honest - even if he halves his wages he'll be on a decent living, and with a good few years left in him.

I still think somewhere like Salford would be good for him - he'll be great at that level.

Or Bolton if he comes back to the North West
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: JD on September 26, 2020, 10:36:22 PM
Anyone know if he has lined up a club yet?

I was speaking with a board member of Motherwell today in work. He was saying how they get players from lower/non league clubs and often sell them on for a profit and I mentioned Duncan to him - suggested he look at Youtube clips of him and mention to his scouts.

I don't know if Duncan will stay in football, but if so, could do worse than Motherwell who do have a reputation for bringing on players - one of theirs - David Turnbull - has recently signed for Celtic for £3.25 mill.

I hope I am not out of order doing this as I would love to see Duncan gracing a top division again.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: TheCultOfIanTunnacliffe on September 27, 2020, 04:00:04 PM

From The Times: 5th September 2020:

Mastering time

Duncan Watmore, the football-playing son of new ECB chairman Ian Watmore, has put his free time during lockdown to good use by completing a master’s degree.

Watmore, 26, is a free agent after being released by Sunderland in the summer. He wrote his master’s thesis on Common Goal, the charity launched with the backing of Manchester United’s Juan Mata, where supporters pledge 1 per cent of their salary to a global fund.



Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: JD on September 27, 2020, 08:15:03 PM

From The Times: 5th September 2020:

Mastering time

Duncan Watmore, the football-playing son of new ECB chairman Ian Watmore, has put his free time during lockdown to good use by completing a master’s degree.

Watmore, 26, is a free agent after being released by Sunderland in the summer. He wrote his master’s thesis on Common Goal, the charity launched with the backing of Manchester United’s Juan Mata, where supporters pledge 1 per cent of their salary to a global fund.



Thanks for that Cult. That just shows the quality of the chap; he really is the sort of bloke you root for as he seems never to stop trying and never takes anything for granted.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Timperley The Best on October 03, 2020, 08:32:01 AM
Maybe we should see if he fancies a short term contract ?hes not really a number 9 but could I'm sure play at this level there
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: oneedham on October 03, 2020, 08:44:32 AM
I agree, let's get Duncan  week by week contract whilst he looks for a club. He can get match fitness with us......
Better than him sat on his arse.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Ballers on October 03, 2020, 09:13:12 AM
I'm sure he'll still want to give full-time football a go, to be honest - even if he halves his wages he'll be on a decent living, and with a good few years left in him.

I still think somewhere like Salford would be good for him - he'll be great at that level.

Or Bolton if he comes back to the North West

To be fair I’d hope he avoids Bolton at all costs.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Hale Alty on October 03, 2020, 10:19:22 AM
Probably end up at Fylde.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Alty Bri on October 03, 2020, 10:30:33 AM
I hope we're looking at George Newell at Southport as a possible replacement.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: RageAgainstTheFirstTeam on October 22, 2020, 12:39:19 PM
Could be heading to A League side Central Coast Mariners. He could follow in the footsteps of Matty Crowell!
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: JD on October 31, 2020, 11:33:45 PM
Would be brilliant for him under such a great manager: (from John Laidlar):

The Teesside Gazette Live reports that Middlesbrough boss "Neil Warnock is interested in signing Duncan Watmore after the former Sunderland forward impressed on trial at Boro.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: (S)ALTY on November 03, 2020, 06:06:35 PM
Sky Sports reporting Duncan due to sign a short term contract with Middlesbrough.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: rorysgrandad on November 03, 2020, 06:12:20 PM
Sky Sports reportingDuncan due to sign a short term contract with Middlesbrough.
wish him all the very best. He deserves a good spell of injury free football. Top lad.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: distancetraveller on November 03, 2020, 07:58:34 PM
Best wishes Duncan. Enjoy your stay at Boro
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: JD on November 03, 2020, 08:39:15 PM
Sky Sports reporting Duncan due to sign a short term contract with Middlesbrough.

And the very best of luck to him!

A local here is a Middlesbrough fan, I shall have to have a chat!
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: MarpleAlty on November 17, 2020, 05:36:59 PM
Boro now confirmed.

Good luck Duncan.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Inter Alty! on November 17, 2020, 06:35:06 PM
Here's link/pic of him signing at Boro from an hour ago...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/duncan-watmore-in-really-good-19297626.amp

Good luck Dunc... hope things work out... wish u well...
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: JD on November 17, 2020, 07:06:55 PM
All the best Duncan!

Got himself a crackin' manager!
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Inter Alty! on November 19, 2020, 11:08:10 AM
Duncan with Warnock... signing for Boro...

https://twitter.com/Boro/status/1328725980932878336?s=20
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Inter Alty! on November 21, 2020, 11:11:59 PM
Duncan was on the bench for Boro today, but didn't get on...

Hope things work out for him there... wish him well...
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: B. 4D on November 22, 2020, 12:09:49 AM
All the best Duncan,
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Inter Alty! on November 25, 2020, 07:43:00 PM
Duncan has started for Boro tonight...

Hope it all works out well for him there...
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on November 25, 2020, 07:50:27 PM
Duncan has started for Boro tonight...

Hope it all works out well for him there...

Middlesbrough 1-0 up 33 minutes, Duncan credited with the assist.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: VofD on November 25, 2020, 09:02:05 PM
Time to move on.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: wayno on November 25, 2020, 10:51:07 PM
Where is Chris senior these days. ?
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Bath Alty on November 26, 2020, 12:40:14 AM
Time to move on.

A universally well liked ex-player makes a come back from injury, gets a new club in the champions ship and bags an assist on his debut and you still manage to be negative. 

I take my hat off to you, you truly are a master of your art.

Now please shut the hell up, the world has enough negativity at the moment.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on November 26, 2020, 08:29:21 AM
Time to move on.

A universally well liked ex-player makes a come back from injury, gets a new club in the champions ship and bags an assist on his debut and you still manage to be negative. 

I take my hat off to you, you truly are a master of your art.

Now please shut the hell up, the world has enough negativity at the moment.

Beautifully put.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: JD on November 26, 2020, 11:33:19 PM
Time to move on.

A universally well liked ex-player makes a come back from injury, gets a new club in the champions ship and bags an assist on his debut and you still manage to be negative. 

I take my hat off to you, you truly are a master of your art.

Now please shut the hell up, the world has enough negativity at the moment.

Beautifully put.

Indeed. I would have responded yesterday, but might have said something less than polite!
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: rorysgrandad on November 27, 2020, 04:00:01 PM
Time to move on.

A universally well liked ex-player makes a come back from injury, gets a new club in the champions ship and bags an assist on his debut and you still manage to be negative. 

I take my hat off to you, you truly are a master of your art.

Now please shut the hell up, the world has enough negativity at the moment.

Beautifully put.

Indeed. I would have responded yesterday, but might have said something less than polite!
Duncan, what’s not to like?
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: oneedham on November 27, 2020, 10:56:26 PM
Time to move on.

A universally well liked ex-player makes a come back from injury, gets a new club in the champions ship and bags an assist on his debut and you still manage to be negative. 

I take my hat off to you, you truly are a master of your art.

Now please shut the hell up, the world has enough negativity at the moment.

Spot on.

I have always followed Duncan.

Without his injuries we'd be a lot richer and would have seen him play for England's senior squad for a while.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Iateallthepies on December 02, 2020, 07:33:13 PM
Just scored his first goal. 26th minutes against Swansea.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: CRT Butty on December 02, 2020, 07:44:46 PM
Just scored his first goal. 26th minutes against Swansea.

Hope he enjoys the game.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Iateallthepies on December 02, 2020, 08:27:33 PM
Goal number 2 for him. 67 minutes. Hattrick beckons.
C'mon Duncan.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: CRT Butty on December 02, 2020, 08:53:49 PM
Goal number 2 for him. 67 minutes. Hattrick beckons.
C'mon Duncan.

Delighted for him. Maybe Boro will see the best of him.

Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Alty Bri on December 02, 2020, 08:57:25 PM
Well, he's won them the game and the fans are clamouring for him to sign a long term contract. Brilliant news for Dunc and fully deserved after the crap luck he's had.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: JD on December 02, 2020, 09:00:17 PM
Delighted for Dunc! Well done feller!
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: One Foot in the Grave on December 02, 2020, 10:59:15 PM
Just seen the goals on Quest. The first got a reflection, but the second was vintage Dunc.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Jezza on December 03, 2020, 07:50:36 AM
https://youtu.be/9pWN1g50MZU
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Saughall Robin on December 03, 2020, 08:51:14 AM
The first got a reflection,

Saw that in the Mirror 😁
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: HashtagAlty on December 03, 2020, 09:28:20 AM
Just seen the goals on Quest. The first got a reflection, but the second was vintage Dunc.

The first one was vintage Dunc in the movement; pointed where he wants it and tearing after it. I was always impressed (from Boston Away in his first sub appearance) how direct and positive Duncan was in his play - he just wanted to take the ball up the field to create chances.

Finish was lucky, but everything before that was great.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: MarpleAlty on December 03, 2020, 10:22:36 AM
Absolutely delighted for him - well done Duncan.

It would be an amazing story if he could get back into the Premier League.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: JD on December 03, 2020, 11:03:34 PM
https://youtu.be/9pWN1g50MZU

Thanks

I think the first goal was heading right into the corner before it was deflected the other way.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Inter Alty! on December 12, 2020, 03:57:49 PM
Boro lead Millwall 3-0 at H/T...

Duncan's scored two of em... :)
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: rorysgrandad on December 12, 2020, 06:21:49 PM
Boro lead Millwall 3-0 at H/T...

Duncan's scored two of em... :)
Right. Someone get on the phone and tell Duncan he’s passed the audition and he can come back.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Toff Apple on December 14, 2020, 11:15:11 AM
Its clear for 2 reasons that Sunderland have cocked up, one, Duncan when fit is a quality player, two and most irritatingly, had they extended his contract we would still have the sell on percentage
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Bath Alty on December 14, 2020, 06:22:51 PM
He was still on the contract he got in the premier league so I’m guessing that it wasn’t entirely their decision to release him. His wage demands may have been beyond them in league one. What was weird was that I think he was on the bench at the end of last season
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Sale Holmfield on December 14, 2020, 06:47:52 PM
Yes, a Sunderland supporter I know told me that he believed Duncan was the best paid player at the club, as he had a Premier League contract, as you say. There is also the question of how other players would react to an extended  contract for him, if it matched existing terms.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Iateallthepies on December 31, 2020, 05:06:37 PM
It was on sky sports today that west Brom will buy him in January. He is a prolific scorer and played some of his best football under sam when at Sunderland. He could well be the forward west Brom need.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: distancetraveller on January 03, 2021, 10:19:08 AM
Apparently, Bagpus is having second thoughts on signing Dunc.

Hopefully some club in the Prem will sign him soon.  He could do a good job at most clubs in the Prem.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Seth on January 07, 2021, 06:24:29 PM
New two and a half year contract for Dunc

https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/duncan-watmore-signs-extended-boro-contract
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: CRT Butty on January 07, 2021, 07:04:23 PM
New two and a half year contract for Dunc

https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/duncan-watmore-signs-extended-boro-contract

Good business.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: robininstockport on January 08, 2021, 08:16:26 AM
See he has just been voted EFL player of the month.

Had a good 24 hours
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: robininstockport on January 08, 2021, 08:18:37 AM
And Owen Dale won player of month for league 1.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: JD on February 16, 2021, 09:41:44 PM
Great to see he scored again tonight from centre forward.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: AltyTunnelSteward on February 17, 2021, 12:13:51 AM
And some goal it was too
Quite reminiscent of some he scored for us
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: ianpickles on February 17, 2021, 08:33:24 AM
Where can we see this goal, please?
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: RageAgainstTheFirstTeam on February 17, 2021, 09:11:14 AM
Here you go

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12220222/watmores-stunning-strike
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: Alty Dave on February 17, 2021, 10:43:58 AM
Great goal, really pleased he's doing very well again.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: distancetraveller on February 17, 2021, 10:55:15 AM
Still a class act
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: ianpickles on February 17, 2021, 10:56:17 AM
Thank you for the link. This is some goal. After all his injury troubles I'm really pleased for Duncan and his family.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: hsmith1 on February 17, 2021, 12:55:28 PM
really good goal
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: MarpleAlty on February 17, 2021, 03:02:13 PM
Being selfish, it's a real shame our sell-on isn't still in place...

Absolutely made up for him, he deserves it after everything he's been through.
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: JD on February 17, 2021, 10:24:04 PM
Here you go

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12220222/watmores-stunning-strike

First class!!!!
Title: Re: Duncan
Post by: rorysgrandad on February 18, 2021, 08:27:04 PM
Here you go

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12220222/watmores-stunning-strike

First class!!!!
Foot like a traction engine.