John Rankin (footballer)
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John Rankin is a Scottish footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Scottish Premier League
club Dundee United
.
, but did not make any first team appearances. He joined Ross County
in 2003 and made 100 league appearances for the Scottish First Division
club.
rivals Inverness Caledonian Thistle
for a reported fee of £65,000 in 2006, making him one of several players to have played for both Highland clubs. He made 55 appearances and scored nine goals, including a stunning last minute winner against Rangers
on 27 December 2006.
for a fee of £110,000. Rankin scored the opening goal in a 2–0 win for Hibs against Celtic
on 7 December 2008. The goal was notable because it was scored from a yard in front of the centre circle, approximately 45 yards from the goal. The shot dipped and deceived the Celtic goalkeeper, Polish international
Artur Boruc
. After the game, Rankin described the shot as a "squiggler".
Rankin was a candidate for the Hibs captaincy after Rob Jones
left for Scunthorpe United
in the summer of 2009. New manager John Hughes decided to give the armband to Chris Hogg
, however, with Ian Murray to serve as Hogg's vice captain. Rankin fell out of favour under Colin Calderwood
and was told in March 2011 that his contract would not be renewed.
on 17 May 2011.
once, in a match against Turkey B
in 2006, while he was a Ross County
player.
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
.
Early career
Rankin began his career with English Premier League club Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, but did not make any first team appearances. He joined Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
in 2003 and made 100 league appearances for the Scottish First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
club.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle
He moved to Highland derbyHighland derby
The Highland derby is a football rivalry that is based in the Scottish Highlands. It is contested between the only two senior clubs in the Highland council area, Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Ross County. The city of Inverness and town of Dingwall are only 14 miles apart, whereas the nearest...
rivals Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
for a reported fee of £65,000 in 2006, making him one of several players to have played for both Highland clubs. He made 55 appearances and scored nine goals, including a stunning last minute winner against Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
on 27 December 2006.
Hibernian
In January 2008, Rankin moved to HibernianHibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
for a fee of £110,000. Rankin scored the opening goal in a 2–0 win for Hibs against Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
on 7 December 2008. The goal was notable because it was scored from a yard in front of the centre circle, approximately 45 yards from the goal. The shot dipped and deceived the Celtic goalkeeper, Polish international
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
Artur Boruc
Artur Boruc
Artur Boruc is a Polish footballer who plays for Serie A club Fiorentina as a goalkeeper. On 20 October 2008, Boruc was one of 55 players shortlisted for the FIFPro World XI Player Awards.-Pogoń Siedlce:...
. After the game, Rankin described the shot as a "squiggler".
Rankin was a candidate for the Hibs captaincy after Rob Jones
Rob Jones (footballer born 1979)
Robert William "Rob" Jones is an English footballer who currently plays as a centre back for League One club Sheffield Wednesday....
left for Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
in the summer of 2009. New manager John Hughes decided to give the armband to Chris Hogg
Chris Hogg
Christopher Francis "Chris" Hogg is an English footballer who plays for Scottish Premier League club Inverness Caledonian Thistle as a defender....
, however, with Ian Murray to serve as Hogg's vice captain. Rankin fell out of favour under Colin Calderwood
Colin Calderwood
Colin Calderwood is a Scottish football player and coach. In November 2011 he was appointed as Chris Hughton's assistant manager at Birmingham City....
and was told in March 2011 that his contract would not be renewed.
Dundee United
Rankin signed a two-year deal with Dundee UnitedDundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
on 17 May 2011.
International career
Rankin represented Scotland BScotland B national football team
The Scotland B national football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is a secondary football team of Scotland, run occasionally as support for the Scotland national football team as a second string side to the first team....
once, in a match against Turkey B
Turkey A2 national football team
The Turkey A2 national football team is a support team for the Turkey national football team. The team played their first match in 2002 at the 2003 Future Cup. They have played 14 matches, winning seven, drawing six, and losing once. The team is currently coordinated by Fuat Usta...
in 2006, while he was a Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
player.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The... |
League Cup Scottish League Cup The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by... |
Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Ross County Ross County F.C. Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the... |
2003–04 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 6 |
| 2004–05 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 1 | |
| 2005–06 | 36 | 12 | 3 | 0 | |2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 13 | |
| Inverness Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas... |
2006–07 Scottish Premier League 2006-07 The 2006–07 Scottish Premier League season was the ninth season of the Scottish Premier League. It began on July 29, 2006.The league champions, Celtic and runners-up, Rangers, qualified for the UEFA Champions League on the return of Walter Smith as manager following a brief and disastrous... |
34 | 6 | 3 | 0 | |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 6 |
| 2007–08 Scottish Premier League 2007-08 The 2007–08 Scottish Premier League season was the tenth season of the Scottish Premier League. It began on 4 August 2007 and was originally due to end on 18 May 2008... |
15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | |
| Hibernian Hibernian F.C. Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts... |
2007–08 Scottish Premier League 2007-08 The 2007–08 Scottish Premier League season was the tenth season of the Scottish Premier League. It began on 4 August 2007 and was originally due to end on 18 May 2008... |
17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| 2008–09 Scottish Premier League 2008-09 The 2008–09 Scottish Premier League season was the eleventh season of the Scottish Premier League and the second season under the sponsorship of the Clydesdale Bank... |
33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 3 | |
| 2009–10 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 1 | |
| Dundee United Dundee United F.C. Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923... |
2011–12 2011–12 Scottish Premier League The 2011–12 Scottish Premier League is the fourteenth season of the Scottish Premier League, the highest division of Scottish football, since its inception in 1998. The season started on 23 July 2011.... |
16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 250 | 32 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 290 | 35 | |