Challinor Lures Hemmings From The City To The Coast

The 27-year-old becomes Dave Challinor’s sixth signing of the summer – joining on a two-year deal from the Coasters’ National League rivals.

Hemmings signed for Salford in May, but he told his new club’s official website that after discussions about playing time with the Ammies, he needed to move on.

“I’m at the age of 27 now and I want to be playing most weeks,” he said. “At the moment it is not something they [Salford City] could guarantee me, thankfully I’ve gone from there to another great club.

“I found out on Saturday that Fylde we’re interested. I knew they were a great club with fantastic facilities and they were unlucky not to get promoted last season, hopefully, I can help them to achieve that this season.”

He was more than useful last season at Boston United – scoring 16 goals in 41 games.

The former Mansfield Town, Plymouth and Walsall man believes he can handle the step up and continue his great form at Fylde.

“That’s what I play football for, I like to get goals and assists but ultimately work hard for the team to get the win”.

Hemmings is likely to make his debut tonight against Blackpool in a friendly.

AFC Fylde kick-off their season at home to Bromley on August 4.