Rankine scored his first goal for Hereford with the equalising goal in the 70th minute of a 2–2 draw away to Hyde on 17 August 2013. He scored an 88th-minute winner for Hereford in a 2–1 away win over Aldershot, a result that saw the club avoid relegation on goal difference. However, Hereford were later expelled from the Football Conference and he commented that the situation at the club was "embarrassing" and a "disgrace".
Rankine achieved his first score for Hereford with the leveling mark in the 70th minute of a 2–2 tie away from Hyde on August 17, 2013. He scored an 88th-minute triumph for Hereford in a 2–1 away victory over Aldershot, which prevented the club from being relegated because of goal difference. However, Hereford was later expelled from the Football Conference and he expressed that the situation at the club was "degrading" and a "betrayal".