Henry Templeton

Henry Templeton (born 25 June 1963) is a Scottish former professional association footballer. Templeton played as a winger for Airdrieonians, Ayr United, Clydebank, Queen of the South and Frickley Athletic.[1]

Henry Templeton
Personal information
Date of birth (1963-06-25) 25 June 1963
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Shettleston
1985–1987 Airdrieonians 63 (14)
1987–1991 Ayr United 124 (48)
1991 Clydebank 13 (2)
1991–1993 Queen of the South 35 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He is the father of footballer David Templeton.[2]

Playing career

Templeton played the most time at Ayr United. There he formed part of a potent attacking trio along with Tommy Walker and John Sludden.[3] Led by ex-Scotland manager Ally MacLeod, in 1987–88 Ayr were Second Division champions and Scotland's highest league scorers. The start of his final season at Somerset Park was interrupted by an injury sustained in a Scottish League Cup defeat to Celtic in August 1990,[2] though he recovered to take part in the 1990 Scottish Challenge Cup Final only to finish on the losing side. In February 1991 he was sold on to Clydebank,[4] staying for only six months before joining Queen of the South. In 2007, Templeton was inducted into the Ayr United Hall of Fame.

Not having led a healthy lifestyle, by the time Templeton joined Queen of the South his talents were waning, as were the club, now approaching the end of a long decline before the Norman Blount takeover. Again playing for Ally MacLeod, Templeton's time in Dumfries is best remembered for the emergence of prolific striker Andy Thomson.

Honours

Ayr United

References
  1. Henry Templeton at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  2. Interview: David Cooper Templeton, Hearts winger, The Scotsman, 4 December 2010
  3. Ayrshire Derby: 4-1 rout in front of bumper New Year crowd was so loved by Ayr United fans it gave its name to a popular fanzine, Daily Record, 14 July 2017
  4. Henry Templeton Player Profile, Bankies Archive


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