Hastings United FC are delighted to announce that Kiernan Mason-Hughes has joined us from Walton Casuals and goes straight into the squad for tomorrow.
Darren said "Kiernan scored against us at Walton, but he was already on our radar before then, and I am delighted he has agreed to join us. He is versatile, can play anywhere across the front 4 with effect, and will add extra fire power and pace to our attack.
We are also looking at strengthening the squad in other areas over the next couple of weeks to give us the depth we need to mount a challenge on climbing the table, but we want to make sure we bring in the right players".
Excellent, the signings begin!! More clubs than I have had hot dinners but young and quick and just what we need up top as long as he's not another Akrofi!! Look forward to seeing him at Chatham tomorrow.
Kiernan Peter Hughes-Mason (born 22 October 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Walton Casuals.
After two years in the youth section, Hughes-Mason made his professional debut for Millwall in August 2009 and the age of 17. Named on the bench the following game, he struggled to break into the team and joined Cheltenham Town in April 2010. However, he failed to make an appearance for the League Two club, where he remained until the end of the season.[4]
In July 2010, Hughes-Mason went on trial with Swindon Town alongside PSG forward Yoann Arquin but was unable to impress and later returned to Millwall.[5] In August 2010, he joined Tooting & Mitcham United on a one-month loan, before returning for a second spell in November 2010.[6]
In February 2011, Hughes-Mason joined Conference South outfit Chelmsford City on loan and made six appearances in the latter stages of the season.[7] At the end of the 2010–11 season, he was released by Millwall.[8]
Hughes-Mason trialed with Burton Albion in July 2011, and Grimsby Town two weeks later, but was unable to earn a contract with either club.[6]
In August 2011, Hughes-Mason re-joined Tooting & Mitcham United on non-contract terms, before earning a move to Kettering Town in October 2011.[9] Despite his previously unsuccessful trial, he returned to Conference Premier club Grimsby Town in January 2012, and remained with the club until the end of the season.[6]
In May 2012, the striker completed a move to Conference South side Welling United, where he earned promotion back to the Premier division in his inaugural season with the club.[10] Scoring 11 league goals and making 49 appearances in all competitions during the season, he couldn't have the same impact in his second campaign.[11] Hughes-Mason made 15 league appearances during the 2013-14 season, and joined Concord Rangers on loan in December 2013.[12] He also had a brief loan at Hayes & Yeading United, scoring once in three appearances.
Following his departure from Welling United late into the season, Hughes-Mason joined Maidstone United for the remainder of the campaign, making nine league appearances.[13]
In July 2014, he joined league Isthmian Premier Division rivals Leatherhead. A successful first season saw Hughes-Mason feature regularly for the recently promoted club with 21 goals in all competitions. He remained in the first team set-up the following season with 14 goals, and added another two to his tally during the 2016-17 season. Continuing to feature regularly under newly appointed manager Jimmy Bullard, he recorded 14 appearances in all competitions prior to his departure.[14]
