Kane Hemmings

Kane Hemmings
Personal information
Full name Kane Hemmings
Date of birth (1992-04-08) 8 April 1992
Place of birth Burton upon Trent, England
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current team
 Dundee
Number 15
Youth career
2005–2008 Tamworth
2008–2011 Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2011–2013 Rangers 9 (1)
2013 → Cowdenbeath (loan) 7 (4)
2013–2014 Cowdenbeath 31 (18)
2014–2015 Barnsley 23 (3)
2015– Dundee 34 (21)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 May 2016 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Kane Hemmings (born 8 April 1991) is an English footballer, who plays for Dundee. He has previously played for Tamworth, Rangers, Cowdenbeath and Barnsley.

Career

Hemmings is the son of former professional footballer Tony Hemmings. Hemmings had trials at Midlands clubs, including Derby County and Birmingham City. At aged 13 he moved from playing in the Burton and District Football League to Tamworth,[1] where he won top goal scorer award in the 2006–07 season.

Rangers

After three successful years with Tamworth, Hemmings signed a two-year contract with Rangers in 2008.[2] Hemmings progressed through the Rangers F.C. Reserve and Youth squads, appearing in three Scottish Youth Cup Finals.[3] Hemmings captained the Rangers under-19 team[4] and signed a new contract with the club in December 2010.[5]

He appeared in the first team squad as an unused substitute occasionally during the 2010–11 season.[1][3] Hemmings made his first on-field appearance in the UEFA Champions League qualifier against Malmö FF on 3 August 2011 in which Rangers were beaten 2–1 on aggregate.[6] In the 2012/13 season, Rangers holding company entered liquidation and a new company 'The Rangers Football Club Ltd' was formed and a result the club started in the Scottish Third Division. Although many players departed because of this, Hemmings was among those who stayed at and he attended training in late-June.[7] Hemmings suffered a knee injury, that would rule him out for five month, after having surgery. Upon suffering the injury he said he expected to be in the first team once he got back fit.[8]

After being recalled by Rangers, he made his first appearance for the club, coming on as a substitute for Lee McCulloch in the 87th minute, as Rangers won 3–1 against East Stirlingshire on 2 March 2013. Three weeks later, on 24 March 2013, Hemmings made his first start, as a lone striker, against Stirling Albion. During the match, he missed several chances to get his first goal for the club.[9] On 7 April, he scored his first Rangers goal, coming on as a second half sub for Anestis Argyriou at Hampden Park, curling a shot in from the edge of the box after a pass by David Templeton, as Rangers won 4–1 against Queen's Park.[10] On 21 June 2013 it was announced that Hemmings would be leaving Rangers at the end of his current contract.[11]

Cowdenbeath

Upon returning from injury, Hemmings left Rangers to join Cowdenbeath on loan until the end of January.[12] The day after joining the club, he made his debut, in a 1–1 draw against Greenock Morton. On 12 January 2013, Hemmings scored for Cowdenbeath against Hamilton Academical in a 2–1 defeat for the Fife outfit[13] and then scored four goals in four consecutive games. He agreed to extend his loan until the end of February after the club asked Rangers[14] and he also believed his loan spell at Cowdenbeath would earn him a first team place back at Rangers.[15] After two months at Cowdenbeath, Hemmings returned to Rangers after being recalled[16]

After being released by Rangers, Hemmings signed a one-year deal with Cowdenbeath and was given the number 21 shirt.[17] On 27 April 2014, Hemmings was named as PFA Scotland Championship player of the Year for 2013–14[18] He was also selected to the 2013–14 Championship PFA Scotland's Team of the Year.[19] Hemmings scored 18 goals for Cowdenbeath, and scored the winning goal in the second leg of the relegation final against League One second-place team Dunfermline to help the club avoid relegation.

Following the season, he traveled to the United States to trial with Orlando City.[20] This came after Hemmings was linked with a move to Dundee,[21] Blackburn Rovers[22] and Dunfermline Athletic.[23]

Barnsley

On 19 June 2014, Hemmings signed a one-year contract with League One side Barnsley on a free transfer.[24] The move was subjected with Cowdenbeath entitled with compensation, as Hemmings was under 23 at the time.[25]

Having missed the first two matches, due to an injury,[26] Hemmings made his Barnsley debut, coming on as substitute for Sam Winnall in the last minutes, as Barnsley lose 3–2 to Coventry City on 19 August 2014.[27] Hemming scored his first Barnsley goal in the first round of Football League Trophy, in a 2–0 win over York City on 2 September 2014.[28] It took until 12 October 2014 for Hemmings to score his first Barnsley league goal, in a 3–1 win over Bradford City.[29] Hemmings then scored his first FA Cup goal, in a replay, in a 3–0 win over Chester on 16 December 2014.[30] Hemmings scored his second league goal of the season, in a 1–0 win over Oldham Athletic on 3 February 2015.[31] On 14 February 2015, Hemming's third came, in a 5–1 loss against Crawley Town.[32] Hemmings had his first team opportunities limited, as he made 29 appearances and scored five times in all competitions.

After one season at Barnsley, Hemmings was among seven players released by the club.[33]

Dundee

On 16 May 2015, Hemmings signed a pre-contract agreement with Dundee. Joining the Scottish club on 1 July, on a three-year deal.[34] On 8 February 2016, Hemmings was named as SPFL Player of the Month for January 2016.[35]

Career statistics

As of 24 April 2016
Club statistics
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rangers 2010–11 Scottish Premier League 00000000—00
2011–12 4000001[lower-alpha 1]0—50
2012–13 Scottish Third Division 510000—0051
Total 9100001000101
Cowdenbeath (loan) 2012–13 Scottish First Division 740000——74
Cowdenbeath 2013–14 Scottish Championship 31181024—5[lower-alpha 2]23924
Total 3822102400524628
Barnsley 2014–15 League One 2333100—2[lower-alpha 3]1285
Dundee 2015–16 Scottish Premiership 33214311——3825
Career total 103478435107312259
  1. ↑ Appearance in UEFA Champions League
  2. ↑ Four appearances and two goals in Scottish Championship play-offs, one appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup
  3. ↑ Appearances in Football League Trophy

References

  1. 1 2 "Kane can be a Glasgow Rangers hero says his one-time mentor". This is Tamworth (Northcliffe Media). 11 March 2011. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
  2. ↑ "Kane Hemmings". Rangers F.C. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
  3. 1 2 Grahame, Ewing (27 April 2011). "Kane after third time lucky end". The Scottish Sun (News International). Retrieved 3 August 2011.
  4. ↑ "Kane's at the double for Rangers victory". This is Tamworth (Northcliffe Media). 26 August 2010. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
  5. ↑ "Rangers starlets pen new two-year deals with Ibrox club". Daily Record (Trinity Mirror). 2 December 2010. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
  6. ↑ "Malmo 1–1 Rangers (agg 2–1)". BBC Sport. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
  7. ↑ "Rangers: Chris Hegarty signs deal with newco". BBC Sport. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  8. ↑ "Rangers suffer new blow as crocked striker Kane Hemmings is ruled out for five months". Daily Record. 19 July 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  9. ↑ "Rangers 0 Stirling Albion 0: Binos take points off Gers again as title party fails to materialise at Ibrox". Daily Record. 23 March 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  10. ↑ "Scottish Third Division: Templeton nets brace as Rangers beat Queen's Park 4–1". Sky Sports. 7 April 2013.
  11. ↑ "Kane Hemmings to leave Rangers at the end of his contract". STV Sport. 21 June 2013.
  12. ↑ "Cowdenbeath bring in trio on loan". BBC Sport. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  13. ↑ "Hamilton 2–1 Cowdenbeath". BBC Sport. 12 January 2013.
  14. ↑ "Cowdenbeath to ask Rangers to extend Kane Hemmings’ loan". The Courier. 14 February 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  15. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Kane proving able at Blue Brazil as striker Hemmings waits for call to Rangers frontline action". Evening Times. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  16. ↑ "Blow for Cowdenbeath as Rangers recall Kane Hemmings". The Courier. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  17. ↑ "Striker Signs On". Cowdenbeath F.C. 25 July 2013. Archived from the original on 25 June 2015.
  18. ↑ "Cowdenbeath's Kane Hemmings wins PFA's Championship award". BBC Sport. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
  19. ↑ "Falkirk and Rangers dominate team of the year voting". BBC Sport. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  20. ↑ "Cowdenbeath's Kane Hemmings heads for trial with Orlando". BBC Sport. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  21. ↑ "HEMMINGS IS KANE AND ABLE FOR DUNDEE". Evening Telegraph. 15 April 2015. Archived from the original on 25 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  22. ↑ "Kane Hemmings wanted by Blackburn after scoring 16 goals for Cowdenbeath". Daily Mail. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  23. ↑ "Dunfermline interested in Cowdenbeath striker Kane Hemmings". The Courier. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  24. ↑ "Kane Hemmings signs for Barnsley". Barnsley F.C. 19 June 2015. Archived from the original on 25 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  25. ↑ "Cowdenbeath seek SFA’s help as Kane Hemmings row reaches stalemate". The Courier. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  26. ↑ "Chris Hutchings on Coventry Clash". Barnsley F.C. 18 August 2014. Archived from the original on 25 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  27. ↑ "Coventry City 2 – 3 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  28. ↑ "Barnsley stroll past York". Sky Sports. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  29. ↑ "Barnsley 3–1 Bradford City". BBC Sport. 12 October 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  30. ↑ "Chester 0 – 3 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  31. ↑ "Barnsley 1 – 0 Oldham Athletic". BBC Sport. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  32. ↑ "Crawley Town 5 – 1 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  33. ↑ "Barnsley FC Retained List". Barnsley F.C. 7 May 2015. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  34. ↑ "KANE SIGNS PRE-CONTRACT". Dundee F.C. 15 May 2015. Archived from the original on 25 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  35. ↑ "Hemmings voted Player of the month". Scottish Professional Football League. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.

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