Warren Cummings

Warren Thomas Cummings (born 15 October 1980) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for Chelsea, Bournemouth, West Bromwich Albion, Dundee United, Crawley Town, AFC Wimbledon, Poole Town and Havant & Waterlooville. Cummings also played once for the Scotland national football team, in 2002.

Warren Cummings
Personal information
Full name Warren Thomas Cummings[1]
Date of birth (1980-10-15) 15 October 1980
Place of birth Aberdeen, Scotland
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2003 Chelsea 0 (0)
2000–2001 → Bournemouth (loan) 10 (1)
2001 → West Bromwich Albion (loan) 3 (0)
2001–2002 → West Bromwich Albion (loan) 14 (0)
2002 → Dundee United (loan) 8 (0)
2002 → Dundee United (loan) 3 (0)
2003 → Bournemouth (loan) 16 (0)
2003–2012 Bournemouth 234 (5)
2012 → Crawley Town (loan) 9 (0)
2012–2013 AFC Wimbledon 9 (0)
2013 Poole Town 6 (0)
2013–2016 Havant & Waterlooville 61 (1)
Total 373 (7)
National team
2002 Scotland 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Cummings started his career at Chelsea but never made it into the first team, and instead was loaned out several times – Bournemouth 2000–01,[2] West Bromwich Albion 2000–01 and 2001–02,[3] and Dundee United in 2002–03.[4]

Following his return from the Dundee United loan spell, Cummings was again loaned to Bournemouth, for a three-month spell,[5] before signing a permanent deal with the club.[6] He went on to make 23 appearances for "The Cherries" in that season, helping them win promotion via the playoffs. In the following season he established himself as a first team player, making 46 appearances in total and scoring 2 goals.

The 2004–05 season brought a playoff push for "The Cherries", with Cummings playing an important part and scoring 3 goals. However, during an away derby with Swindon Town in March 2005, he suffered a double broken leg in a crunch tackle by Swindon's Steve Jenkins. This was a major blow to both Cummings and Bournemouth, and was a major factor in them failing in their playoff bid. Nonetheless, Cummings signed a new deal with Bournemouth in the summer of 2006.[7] He made his league return as a late substitute in the 3–0 defeat to Chesterfield at the start of the 2006–07 campaign. In June 2007 Cummings signed a new two-year deal with Bournemouth.[8] He broke his arm in a 1–1 draw with Northampton Town on 15 September 2007.[9]

On 29 June 2012 it was announced that he has signed with League Two club AFC Wimbledon.[10] He played a total of 9 league games for the "Dons" before being released from the club on 10 July 2013.[11]

On 16 August 2013, Cummings joined Southern League Premier Division side Poole Town.[12]

For his services to AFC Bournemouth, Cummings received a testimonial match against AC Milan on 3 September 2016; the match marked the club debut for England star Jack Wilshere.[13]

International career

Cummings won one Scotland cap, when he played in a Far East tour game against the Hong Kong League XI in May 2002. Scotland won the Reunification Cup match 4–0.[14]

References
  1. "Warren Cummings". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  2. "Cummings extends Cherries loan spell". BBC Sport. 14 December 2000. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
  3. "West Brom secure Cummings loan". BBC Sport. 26 July 2001. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
  4. "Cummings in Tayside move". BBC Sport. 23 August 2002. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
  5. "Cummings bids to lift Cherries". BBC Sport. 11 February 2003. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
  6. "Cherries seal Cummings deal". BBC Sport. 16 April 2003. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
  7. "Cummings signs new Cherries deal". BBC Sport. 13 June 2006. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
  8. "Cummings signs new Cherries deal". BBC Sport. 4 June 2007. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
  9. "Cummings Breaks Arm". A.F.C. Bournemouth. 15 September 2007. Retrieved 17 September 2007.
  10. "New signing: Dons complete Warren Cummings deal". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  11. "Warren leaves Wimbledon". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  12. "Poole Town sign Warren Cummings". Poole Town F.C. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  13. Cross, David (3 September 2016). "Arsenal's Jack Wilshere made Bournemouth transfer switch after advice from David Beckham". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  14. "Player Details – Warren Cummings". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 7 August 2008.
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