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John Rankin (footballer)
Scottish footballer

John Rankin (footballer)

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Scottish footballer
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Bellshill
Age
41 years
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Biography

John Rankin (born 27 June 1983 in Bellshill, Scotland) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Queen of the South and is the current club captain. Rankin has previously played for Ross County, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Hibernian, Dundee United and Falkirk. Rankin represented Scotland B for one appearance in 2006.

Playing career

Early career

Rankin began his career with English Premier League club Manchester United, but did not make any first team appearances. While at Manchester United, Rankin was sent to Corinthians, along with Ben Muirhead, by Alex Ferguson, to gain experience at Manchester United in the near future. However, his time there was a disaster, as he spoke about how both players struggled for food while they were there:

He also spoke about the poverty he had seen in his time in Brazil:

After unsuccessful trials with a number of Scottish Premier League sides, he joined Scottish First Division side Ross County in 2003, going on to make over 100 league appearances for the Dingwall club and receiving two league Player of the Year awards.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

He moved to Highland derby 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.

Hibernian

In January 2008, Rankin moved to Hibernian 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.

Dundee United

Rankin signed a two-year deal with Dundee United on 17 May 2011. Rankin scored five goals for United as the team finished fourth in the 2011–12 Scottish Premier League season and qualified for the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League. In June 2012, Rankin agreed an extended contract with United. Rankin was appointed chairman of PFA Scotland in February 2013, replacing Jack Ross. On 26 February 2014, Rankin agreed a two-year contract extension. It was announced on 4 May 2016 that Rankin would be one of eight out-of contract players leaving the club at the end of the season, having not been offered a new deal.

Falkirk

On 22 July 2016, Rankin signed for Falkirk, having spent time training with the club. Rankin left Falkirk on 5 January 2017 after the club agreed to terminate his contract.

Queen of the South

On 5 January 2017, Rankin joined Queen of the South on an 18 month contract, until the end of the 2017–18 season. Rankin was appointed Queens' club captain by recently appointed manager Gary Naysmith before the league match at St Mirren on 7 January 2017, taking over from previous captain Chris Higgins.

International career

Rankin represented Scotland B, in a match versus Turkey B in 2006, when he was a Ross County player.

Career statistics

As of 23 January 2017
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoals
Ross County2003–04355102021406
2004–05300312030381
2005–0636123020214313
Total1011771607212120
Inverness CT2006–07346300000376
2007–08153003000183
Total499303000559
Hibernian2007–08172200000192
2008–09333101020373
2009–10330302000380
2010–11171101010201
Total10067040301146
Dundee United2011–12384312020455
2012–13352402020432
2013–14352503000432
2014–15302203000352
2015–16352402000412
Total173121811204020713
Falkirk2016–17130002020170
Queen of the South2016–173000000030
Career total4394435227016251748

Honours

Individual

  • Scottish First Division Players' Player of the Year: 2005–06
  • Scottish Football League Player of the Year: 2005–06
  • Scottish First Division Player of the Month: November 2005, January 2006
  • Scottish First Division Young Player of the Month: December 2003

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