Warren Cummings Explained

Warren Cummings
Fullname:Warren Thomas Cummings
Birth Date:15 October 1980
Birth Place:Aberdeen, Scotland
Currentclub:Turriff United (manager)
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Chelsea
Years1:2000–2003
Clubs1:Chelsea
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2000–2001
Clubs2:AFC Bournemouth (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:1
Years3:2001
Clubs3:West Bromwich Albion (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2001–2002
Clubs4:West Bromwich Albion (loan)
Caps4:14
Goals4:0
Years5:2002
Clubs5:Dundee United (loan)
Caps5:8
Goals5:0
Years6:2002
Clubs6:Dundee United (loan)
Caps6:3
Goals6:0
Years7:2003
Clubs7:AFC Bournemouth (loan)
Caps7:16
Goals7:0
Years8:2003–2012
Clubs8:AFC Bournemouth
Caps8:234
Goals8:5
Years9:2012
Clubs9:Crawley Town (loan)
Caps9:9
Goals9:0
Years10:2012–2013
Clubs10:AFC Wimbledon
Caps10:9
Goals10:0
Years11:2013
Clubs11:Poole Town
Caps11:6
Goals11:0
Years12:2013–2016
Caps12:61
Goals12:1
Totalcaps:373
Totalgoals:7
Nationalyears1:2002
Nationalteam1:Scotland
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Managerclubs1:Turriff United
Manageryears1:2023–

Warren Thomas Cummings (born 15 October 1980) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for Chelsea, AFC 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.

He is currently manager of Highland League club, Turriff United.

Club career

Cummings started his career at Chelsea but never made it into the first team, and instead was loaned out several times – AFC Bournemouth 2000–01,[1] West Bromwich Albion 2000–01 and 2001–02,[2] and Dundee United in 2002–03.[3]

Following his return from the Dundee United loan spell, Cummings was again loaned to Bournemouth, for a three-month spell,[4] before signing a permanent deal with the club.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7] He broke his arm in a 1–1 draw with Northampton Town on 15 September 2007.[8]

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

On 16 August 2013, Cummings joined Southern League Premier Division side Poole Town.[11]

For his services to Bournemouth, Cummings received a testimonial match against AC Milan on 3 September 2016; the match marked the club debut for England star Jack Wilshere.[12]

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.[13]

Coaching career

In October 2023, Cummings was appointed manager of Highland League club, Turriff United.

Honours

Individual

2004–05 Football League One[14]

Notes and References

  1. News: 14 December 2000. Cummings extends Cherries loan spell. BBC Sport. 12 June 2007.
  2. News: 26 July 2001. West Brom secure Cummings loan. BBC Sport. 12 June 2007.
  3. News: 23 August 2002. Cummings in Tayside move. BBC Sport. 12 June 2007.
  4. News: 11 February 2003. Cummings bids to lift Cherries. BBC Sport. 12 June 2007.
  5. News: 16 April 2003. Cherries seal Cummings deal. BBC Sport. 12 June 2007.
  6. News: 13 June 2006. Cummings signs new Cherries deal. BBC Sport. 12 June 2007.
  7. News: 4 June 2007. Cummings signs new Cherries deal. BBC Sport. 12 June 2007.
  8. News: 15 September 2007. Cummings Breaks Arm. AFC Bournemouth. 17 September 2007.
  9. News: New signing: Dons complete Warren Cummings deal. AFC Wimbledon. 29 June 2012.
  10. Web site: Warren leaves Wimbledon. AFC Wimbledon. 10 July 2013.
  11. Web site: Poole Town sign Warren Cummings. Poole Town F.C.. 27 August 2013.
  12. News: Arsenal's Jack Wilshere made Bournemouth transfer switch after advice from David Beckham. Daily Mirror. 3 September 2016. 3 September 2016. David. Cross.
  13. News: Player Details – Warren Cummings. Scottish Football Association. 7 August 2008.
  14. News: Sunderland/Wigan dominate line-up . BBC Sport . 24 April 2005 . 14 January 2023.