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Dummett: Retiring was in my thoughts

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Vincent
Published date22 December 2020
Date22 December 2020
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
The former Wales international has struggled with hamstring and muscle problems and after breaking down in pre-season, then again this autumn, was left feeling downbeat about his career.

The 29-year-old returned to the first-team stage to face Fulham in Saturday's 1-1 draw at St James' Park.

Dummett said: "It has been a long 11 months.

"I only lasted eight minutes in the last Premier League game and it has been a long road for me.

"There have been a lot of ups and downs.

"There have been times when you are at home - gutted - watching the lads and you feel like you want to quit sometimes.

"I went through periods of times where I did not feel any better and it is tough mentally. "How- ever, this type of thing as a player

There times when at home, makes you stronger.

watching and you you want "I carried on working throughout lockdown as hard as I could so that when I eventually had my chance to play

I was ready for it. Thankfully I came through 75 minutes and I feel all right.

"I was getting a bit cramped towards the end so that is why I came off. Hopefully I can stay fit now."

Dummett's return to the team sheet raised eyebrows after such a long stint out and he admitted he was serious about thoughts on quitting.

He added: "Those things run through your head and as a footballer you want to be out there on the pitch.

"For 11 months I have not...

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