Adam Cummins Explained

Adam Cummins
Birth Date:3 March 1993
Birth Place:Liverpool, England
Currentclub:Stranraer
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:1998–2011
Youthclubs1:Everton
Years1:2011–2015
Clubs1:Motherwell
Caps1:26
Goals1:1
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Dundee (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2014
Clubs3:Ayr United (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2015
Clubs4:Stirling Albion (loan)
Caps4:10
Goals4:0
Years5:2015–2016
Clubs5:Bangor City
Caps5:29
Goals5:1
Years6:2016–2018
Clubs6:Queen's Park
Caps6:64
Goals6:10
Years7:2018–2021
Clubs7:Stranraer
Caps7:66
Goals7:3
Years8:2021–2024
Clubs8:Stirling Albion
Caps8:55
Goals8:4
Years9:2024-
Clubs9:Stranraer
Club-Update:23:45, 5 November 2021 (UTC)

Adam Cummins (born 3 March 1993)[1] is an English footballer who plays as a defender for club Stranraer. Cummins has previously played for Motherwell, Dundee, Ayr United, Queen's Park, Bangor City, Stranraer and Stirling Albion.

Career

Motherwell

Born in Liverpool and growing up as a Liverpool fan,[2] Cummins joined Motherwell in July 2011 from Everton, and was immediately drafted into the Motherwell under-19 squad. His performances for the Under-19's led to him featuring from the start in friendlies for the Motherwell reserves.

Cummins made his first-team debut in a 1–0 win over Aberdeen on 17 March 2012, playing the full 90 minutes.[3] He later got his first career goal in a 5–1 win away to Inverness Caley Thistle on 18 November 2012.[4] On 4 December 2012, Cummins signed a -year contract extension, keeping him at Motherwell until Summer 2015.[5] Cummins said signing a contract extension was an easy decision.[6]

On 9 January 2014, Cummins joined Dundee on loan until the end of the season.[7] After two months on the bench, on 25 March 2014, Cummins made his debut for the club, in a 1–0 win over Queen of the South, playing the full 90 minutes.[8] On 20 November 2014, Cummins signed for Scottish League One club Ayr United on loan for 30 days.[9]

On 27 February 2015, Cummins went out on loan again, this time to Stirling Albion for the remainder of the 2014–15 season.[10] He made his debut in a 4–1 defeat against Airdrieonians on 28 February 2015.[11] Cummins was released by Motherwell at the end of the 2014–15 season.

Bangor City

On 18 August 2015, Cummins signed for Welsh Premier League side Bangor City.

Cummins made his first team debut for Bangor City in a 1–1 draw against Rhyl on 21 August 2015, playing the full 90 minutes. He scored his first goal for the citizens in a 3–0 home win against Newtown on 24 August 2015.

Queen's Park

On 4 July 2016, Cummins signed for Scottish League One club Queen's Park.[12]

Stranraer

Ahead of the 2018–19 season, Cummins moved to Stranraer.[13]

Stirling Albion

Cummins signed for Stirling Albion in May 2021.[14]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupEuropeTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Motherwell2011–12Scottish Premier League1000000010
2012–1322120102[15] 0271
2013–14Scottish Premiership3000001[16] 040
2014–150000000000
Total261201030321
Dundee (loan)2013–14Scottish Championship3000000030
Ayr United (loan)2014–15Scottish League One4000000040
Stirling Albion (loan)2014–15Scottish League One100000000100
Bangor City2015–16Welsh Premier League291101000311
Queen's Park2016–17Scottish League One33230314[17] 1434
2017–1831810212[18] 13610
Total64104052627914
Stranraer2018–19Scottish League One251203110312
2019–20251204210323
2020–21Scottish League Two161203000211
Total6636010320846
Stirling Albion2021–22Scottish League Two101104010161
Career total212161402058225423

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First team: Adam Cummins . Motherwell F.C . 21 February 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131109225838/http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/players/first-team/adam-cummins/ . 9 November 2013 . dmy .
  2. News: No home comfort: Scouse star Cummins wants Well to avoid Liverpool. Daily Record. 10 August 2012. 28 March 2014.
  3. Web site: Motherwell 1–0 Aberdeen. 17 March 2012. BBC Sport. 19 March 2012.
  4. Web site: Inverness CT 1–5 Motherwell. 18 November 2012. BBC Sport. www.bbc.co.uk. 4 December 2012.
  5. Web site: Cummins pens contract extension. 4 December 2012. Motherwell F.C.. www.motherwellfc.co.uk. 4 December 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224253/http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2012/12/04/cummins-pens-contract-extension/. 3 March 2016. dead.
  6. News: Motherwell star Adam Cummins: Signing new deal at Fir Park was an easy decision. Daily Record. 15 December 2012. 28 March 2014.
  7. News: Cummins joins Dundee on loan . Motherwell F.C. . motherwellfc.co.uk . 9 January 2014 . 9 January 2014.
  8. News: Adam Cummins poised to start for Dundee. Evening Telegraph. 25 March 2014. 28 March 2014.
  9. Web site: Cummins set for Ayr United loan. Motherwell F.C.. 20 November 2014. 20 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141120192250/http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2014/11/20/cummins-set-for-ayr-loan/. 20 November 2014. dead.
  10. Web site: Cummins joins Stirling Albion on loan. Motherwell F.C.. 27 February 2015. 27 February 2015.
  11. Web site: Airdrie 4 Stirling 1. Stirling Albion F.C.. 28 February 2015. 9 March 2015.
  12. Web site: Former Motherwell defender Cummins joins Queen's Park. Evening Times. McGarry. Graeme. 4 July 2016. 31 July 2019.
  13. Web site: Adam arrives. Stranraer F.C.. 31 July 2019.
  14. Web site: New signing: Adam Cummins. 25 May 2021.
  15. One appearance in the UEFA Champions League and one appearance in the UEFA Europa League
  16. Appearance in the UEFA Europa League
  17. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  18. One appearance and one goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup and one appearance in the Scottish League One play-offs