Kane Hemmings
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Career & Clubs
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, 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. He progressed through the reserve and youth squads, appearing in three Scottish Youth Cup Finals, and captained the under-19 team. He signed a new contract with the club in December 2010. He appeared in the first-team squad as an unused substitute occasionally during the 2010–11 season. 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. After the 2011–12 season, Rangers entered administration, then were liquidated and many players consequently departed, Hemmings was among those who stayed, and attended training in late June. Hemmings suffered a knee injury that would rule him out for five months after surgery. On suffering the injury he said he expected to be in the first team once he got back fit. After being recalled by Rangers, he made his first appearance for the club on 2 March 2013, coming on as a substitute for Lee McCulloch in the 87th minute, as Rangers won 3–1 against East Stirlingshire. Three weeks later, on 24 March 2013, Hemmings made his first start, as a lone striker, against Stirling Albion. During the…
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- Tamworth F.C.
- Club
- Dundee F.C. (2015–)
- Club
- Rangers F.C. (2011–2013)
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- Cowdenbeath F.C. (2013–2013)
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- Cowdenbeath F.C. (2013–2014)
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- Barnsley F.C. (2014–2015)
Personal
Hemmings is the son of former professional footballer Tony Hemmings. In The Guardian in February 2021, Hemmings detailed his struggles with mental health and anxiety throughout his career, including thoughts of suicide. He expressed the benefit of seeking help had done for him, and encouraged others going through similar struggles to get help. In 2022, Kane became the patron of Wirral-based suicide prevention charity, The Martin Gallier Project.
Legacy
Clubs
Played together with
- Aaron BrownTamworth F.C. · 2004–2005
Aaron NemaneRangers F.C. · 2017–2018
Aaron RamseyRangers F.C. · 2022–2022
Aarón ÑíguezRangers F.C. · 2008–2009- Adam CumminsDundee F.C. · 2014–2014
Adam CunningtonTamworth F.C. · 2012–2013
Adam DaviesBarnsley F.C. · 2014–2019- Adam EckersleyBarnsley F.C. · 2007–2007
- Adam HammillBarnsley F.C. · 2009–2009
- Adam HammillBarnsley F.C. · 2009–2011
- Adam HammillBarnsley F.C. · 2015
Adi ViveashBarnsley F.C. · 1995–1995
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Identifiers & aliases
Kane Ruudi Hemmings is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for National League club Altrincham. He has previously played for Tamworth, Rangers, Cowdenbeath, Dundee (twice), Barnsley, Oxford United, Mansfield Town, Notts County, Burton Albion, Tranmere Rovers, Stevenage, Crewe Alexandra and Barrow.
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