Newcastle United released Paul Dummett last year before he endured another injury-ravaged campaign.
Paul Dummett has opened up about his fitness struggles since leaving Newcastle United last summer.
Injuries hampered Dummett’s latter years at St James’ Park, with just 12 appearances in his final three seasons. The Kenton native - who joined the academy aged nine - was viewed as a crucial figure in the dressing room.
However, his time came to an end 12 months ago alongside long-serving teammate Matt Ritchie. Dummett took a while to find a club before joining Wigan Athletic in November on a short-term deal.
Paul Dummett’s latest setback
He soon joined Carlisle United but a season-ending hamstring injury dealt another hammer blow. Now aged 33, Dummett has no plans on retiring and is hopeful of finding a new club for the upcoming campaign.
Paul Dummett thanks Newcastle United
Speaking to Sky Sports, the former Toon defender noted how Newcastle helped him as he searched for a new club last year. He said: “When I left Newcastle United I didn’t think I would still be without a club when the (Summer 2024) transfer window closed. It was a difficult time, an uncertain time for me.
“Newcastle United helped me a lot. When I left there and didn’t have a club, I was fortunate enough to be allowed to train with the under -1s. That helped me stay fit, so I was in a decent position when I went to Wigan. I wasn’t match-fit, which wasn’t ideal, but I was still in an OK position after having trained most days.
“The most difficult part at Wigan was that the team wasn’t (named) until two hours before kick-off. So I never got the opportunity to try and work as hard as I could on a Thursday and Friday, if I knew I wasn’t going to be playing.
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Dummett labelled the 2024-25 campaign a “disaster” but is set on bouncing back next season. He added: “I found myself not getting into the rhythm of trying to get fitter and fitter and playing some games.
“In the end, I didn’t play much and ended up going to Carlisle in January, then pulling my hamstring the first game I was there.
“(It was a) bit of a disaster season for me really. I am sure I can still go out there and be good enough to play. I’m excited for that new challenge and the next chapter of my career.”
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