Steven Hammell
Encyclopedia
Steven Hammell is a Scottish
professional footballer currently playing for Motherwell
.
in July 2006 on a free transfer from Motherwell after his contract had expired – turning down more established sides such as Derby County
, Southampton
and Aberdeen
. In 2005, Hammell was the subject of a £1m bid from Scottish Premier League
Champions Celtic
, however the move did not materialise.
Hammell came to speak to Southend manager Steve Tilson
after a conversation with former Blues loanee Alan McCormack
– also of Motherwell. Hammell praised Tilson and the set-up at Southend and after a nervous 48 hours wait whilst Hammell brought his girlfriend down to Essex
to check out the area, he agreed to sign a two-year contract.
Hammell also has been capped at International level, making one appearance against Sweden
in 2004 under caretaker manager Tommy Burns.
In 2002 Hammell was cautioned by police after an alleged racist remark during a game towards player Momo Sylla.
Hammell rejoined Motherwell in the January 2008 transfer window on deadline day for a fee of £110,000, replacing Jim Paterson
at left-back. Earlier in the day Paterson had left the club to join Plymouth Argyle
and the proceeds from this transfer were used to buy Hammell.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional footballer currently playing for Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
.
Career
Hammell joined Southend UnitedSouthend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
in July 2006 on a free transfer from Motherwell after his contract had expired – turning down more established sides such as Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
, 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...
and Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
. In 2005, Hammell was the subject of a £1m bid from Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
Champions 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...
, however the move did not materialise.
Hammell came to speak to Southend manager Steve Tilson
Steve Tilson
Stephen Brian "Steve" Tilson is an English football manager and former player. He is best known for his time in charge of Southend United...
after a conversation with former Blues loanee Alan McCormack
Alan McCormack
Alan McCormack is an Irish professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Swindon Town.-Career:...
– also of Motherwell. Hammell praised Tilson and the set-up at Southend and after a nervous 48 hours wait whilst Hammell brought his girlfriend down to Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
to check out the area, he agreed to sign a two-year contract.
Hammell also has been capped at International level, making one appearance against Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
in 2004 under caretaker manager Tommy Burns.
In 2002 Hammell was cautioned by police after an alleged racist remark during a game towards player Momo Sylla.
Hammell rejoined Motherwell in the January 2008 transfer window on deadline day for a fee of £110,000, replacing Jim Paterson
Jim Paterson
James Lee "Jim" Paterson is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
at left-back. Earlier in the day Paterson had left the club to join Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
and the proceeds from this transfer were used to buy Hammell.
External links
- Steven Hammell profile at Motherwell FC official website