Dean Hammond
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Dean John Hammond is an English football player who plays for Southampton
in the Championship
. He previously played in the Football League
for Brighton & Hove Albion, Leyton Orient
and Colchester United
.
, Dean had loan spells at lower league teams twice in 2003, first to Aldershot
during September, and secondly to Leyton Orient
in October. He was given a six-month ultimatum at the start of the 2004–05 season by then manager Mark McGhee
, Hammond impressed and was awarded a new deal that summer.
At the beginning of the 2005–06 season he was handed the vacant number 11 shirt at the club, and became a first-team regular, either playing on the left hand side of midfield or in his preferred natural position of central midfield. In the 2006–07 season he was handed the captain's armband at the club after injuries to both Richard Carpenter
and Charlie Oatway
. At the end of January 2007, Carpenter was released by Brighton, so Hammond became the new official club captain.
At the start of the 2007–08 season, Hammond had one-year remaining on his contact at the Withdean
, manager Dean Wilkins
was keen to offer Hammond a new deal, with the club and representatives for the player beginning talks in October 2007. During January 2008, it was revealed that Hammond would only sign a new deal for the club if they showed the ambition of returning to the Championship
. When the £300,000 capture of striker Glenn Murray
from Rochdale
failed to change Hammond's mind, the club placed him on the transfer list with little more than a week of the transfer window remaining. On 30 January, Brighton accepted an offer of £250,000 plus add-ons for the player. Hammond completed the deal the following day, moving to Colchester United.
On 19 August 2009, Hammond signed a 3 year contract with Southampton
for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first goal against Oldham Athletic, and made the scoresheet again a week later, against MK Dons. On the 5th March 2011, he scored the second goal with a drive from the edge of the area against former club Colchester United to complete a 2-0 away win, and 1 week later scored an important second goal against AFC Bournemouth in a 3-1 away win.
He scored the first Southampton goal of the 2011-2012 season, a 25 yard effort in a 3-1 victory over Leeds United, in their first game back in the Football League Championship
for 2 years.
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
. He previously played in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
for Brighton & Hove Albion, Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
and Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
.
Football career
During the early stages of his career at BrightonBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
, Dean had loan spells at lower league teams twice in 2003, first to Aldershot
Aldershot Town F.C.
Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club...
during September, and secondly to Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
in October. He was given a six-month ultimatum at the start of the 2004–05 season by then manager Mark McGhee
Mark McGhee
Mark Edward McGhee is a former Scottish professional football player. McGhee started his career at Greenock Morton in 1975 and spent spells at clubs including Newcastle United, Aberdeen, Hamburg, Celtic, IK Brage and Reading...
, Hammond impressed and was awarded a new deal that summer.
At the beginning of the 2005–06 season he was handed the vacant number 11 shirt at the club, and became a first-team regular, either playing on the left hand side of midfield or in his preferred natural position of central midfield. In the 2006–07 season he was handed the captain's armband at the club after injuries to both Richard Carpenter
Richard Carpenter (footballer)
Richard Carpenter is an English footballer, born in Sheerness, who played as a midfielder for Gillingham, Fulham, Cardiff City and Brighton & Hove Albion...
and Charlie Oatway
Charlie Oatway
Anthony Philip David Terry Frank Donald Stanley Gerry Gordon Stephen James Oatway , more commonly known as Charlie Oatway, is an English former footballer. Oatway retired from the professional game in August 2007. He was assistant manager and a player at Havant & Waterlooville but departed the club...
. At the end of January 2007, Carpenter was released by Brighton, so Hammond became the new official club captain.
At the start of the 2007–08 season, Hammond had one-year remaining on his contact at the Withdean
Withdean Stadium
Withdean Stadium is an athletics stadium in Withdean, a suburb of Brighton. Between 1999 and 2011 it was the home ground of football team Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.....
, manager Dean Wilkins
Dean Wilkins
Dean Mark Wilkins is an English former footballer and the ex manager of English football team Brighton & Hove Albion. Wilkins was temporarily in charge of Southampton, after the sacking of Alan Pardew, but was succeeded by Nigel Adkins after only 3 games.-Club career:Born in Hillingdon, Wilkins...
was keen to offer Hammond a new deal, with the club and representatives for the player beginning talks in October 2007. During January 2008, it was revealed that Hammond would only sign a new deal for the club if they showed the ambition of returning to the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
. When the £300,000 capture of striker Glenn Murray
Glenn Murray
Glenn Murray is an English footballer who plays for Crystal Palace as a striker. Prior to joining Crystal Palace in June 2011, Murray has previously played for Brighton, Carlisle, Rochdale, Stockport, Barrow, Workington Reds and Wilmington Hammerheads.-Early career:Born in Maryport, Cumbria, after...
from Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
failed to change Hammond's mind, the club placed him on the transfer list with little more than a week of the transfer window remaining. On 30 January, Brighton accepted an offer of £250,000 plus add-ons for the player. Hammond completed the deal the following day, moving to Colchester United.
On 19 August 2009, Hammond signed a 3 year contract with Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first goal against Oldham Athletic, and made the scoresheet again a week later, against MK Dons. On the 5th March 2011, he scored the second goal with a drive from the edge of the area against former club Colchester United to complete a 2-0 away win, and 1 week later scored an important second goal against AFC Bournemouth in a 3-1 away win.
He scored the first Southampton goal of the 2011-2012 season, a 25 yard effort in a 3-1 victory over Leeds United, in their first game back in the Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
for 2 years.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | League Trophy | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brighton & Hove Albion Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.... |
2000–01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001–02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002–03 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | n/a | 5 | 1 | ||
| 2003–04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004–05 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a | 30 | 4 | ||
| 2005–06 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 4 | |||
| 2006–07 | 37 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 46 | 11 | |
| 2007–08 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 6 | |
| Total | 136 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 155 | 26 | |
| Aldershot Town Aldershot Town F.C. Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club... (loan) |
2003–04 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a | 7 | 0 | ||
| Leyton Orient Leyton Orient F.C. Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63... (loan) |
2003–04 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Colchester United Colchester United F.C. Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.... |
2007–08 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a | 13 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 2008–09 in English football The 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while... |
41 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 5 | |
| 2009–10 2009–10 in English football The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 56 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 63 | 5 | |
| Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
2009–10 2009–10 in English football The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League... |
40 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 49 | 6 |
| Total | 40 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 49 | 6 | |
| Career total | 247 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 280 | 37 | |
Honours
SouthamptonSouthampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
- Football League TrophyFootball League TrophyThe Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
: 20102010 Football League Trophy FinalThe 2010 Football League Trophy Final was the 27th final of the domestic football cup competition for teams from Football Leagues One and Two, the Football League Trophy. The final was played at Wembley Stadium in London on 28 March 2010. The match was contested between Carlisle United and...
External links
- Dean Hammond player profile at cu-fc.com
- Dean Hammond player profile at seagulls.co.uk