Burton Albion have confirmed that they have signed striker Kane Hemmings on a two-year deal.
Burton Albion Sign Kane Hemmings
Making the Move Back Down South
The 29-year-old, who has plenty of EFL experience, is making the move back down south after spending last season with Scottish club Dundee.
Last season was his second spell with the Scottish Championship side, having previously featured for them in the 2015/16 season. He made 78 appearances across his two spells with the club, scoring 38 times.
The 28-year-old has also experienced the EFL with Barnsley, Oxford United, Mansfield Town and Notts County.
It was with the latter three where he was perhaps most successful. In his single season with Oxford he registered 15 goals in 54 appearances. A loan spell with Mansfield followed, and he continued to impress, scoring 15 goals once more.
While he could not save Notts County from relegation in the 2018/19, he scored 14 goals in 37 appearances. As a result of his form, it earned him a return to Dundee.
What Was Said?
Speaking about his move to the Pirelli Stadium to the official Burton Albion website, Hemmings said: “It’s been a long time coming and I’m buzzing to be signing.”
The striker, who was born in Burton-upon-Trent, spoke about the relationship that he has held with the club since he was a child.
“I’ve always had an affinity with the club and used to come and watch the games at both Pirelli Stadium and Eton Park when I was younger with my mates,” he said.
“I’ve pushed a number of times to get moves to the club and I’m delighted that this time I’ve been able to sort something and get it done.
“The manager said to me to come in, give it my all and that he’ll look after me.
“He’s got a good team and he wants people to come in and work hard, which I’ll one hundred percent do.
“It’s my hometown club and I want to do well, so I can’t wait to get started!”
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