Henry Templeton

Henry Templeton

Personal information
Date of birth	(1963-06-25) 25 June 1963
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1985–1987	Airdrie	63	(14)
1987–1991	Ayr United	124	(48)
1990–1992	Clydebank	13	(2)
1991–1993	Queen of the South	35	(8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Henry Templeton (born 25 June 1963) is a Scottish former professional association footballer. Templeton played as a forward for Airdrie, Ayr United, Clydebank, Queen of the South and Frickley Athletic. He is the father of David Templeton of Rangers.

Playing career

Henry Templeton is best remembered for his time at the club at which he played most, Ayr United. There he formed part of a potent attacking trio along with Tommy Walker and John Sludden. Led by ex Scotland manager Ally MacLeod, in 1987–88 in Scottish football Ayr were Second Division champions and Scotland's highest league scorers. in 2007 Henry 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 receding as were Queens who were approaching the end of a long decline prior to the Norman Blount take over. Again playing for MacLeod, Templeton's time at Queens is best remembered for the emergence of prolific striker Andy Thomson.

Away from playing

Templeton's hero was Rangers and Scotland winger Davie Cooper. It was after Cooper that he named one of his sons David Cooper Templeton, who followed Henry into the professional ranks. David plays for Rangers and like Henry is a tricky, skilful attacking player.

Henry Templeton is no longer involved in football professionally. He still works on building sites sealing ing windows.

Honours

• Ayr United - 1987/88 Scottish Second Division Champions

References

Template:Ayr United F.C. Hall of Fame