David Templeton
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David Cooper Templeton is a Scottish
professional association footballer. A tricky and skilful attacking player, he currently plays for Hearts
in the Scottish Premier League
.
side Stenhousemuir
in 2005. He made 36 first team appearances for Stenny scoring 11 goals all of which were in league fixtures.
in January 2007. During the second half of the 2007–08 season he was loaned out to Second Division
side Raith Rovers
.
His impressive form for Hearts' reserve team
in the 2008–09 season – averaging more than a goal every two games – led to Templeton making his first team debut against Aberdeen
in a goalless draw at Pittodrie
. His first start came against Celtic
at Parkhead
on the final day of the 2008–09 season. Templeton then spent a period out of action due to foot injuries.
Templeton made his first appearance of the 2009–10 season on December 20, 2009 against Celtic, setting up the winning goal in a 2–1 victory, crossing the ball for Ismael Bouzid
to score. On 21 February 2010, Templeton scored his first goal for Hearts, the second in a 2–0 defeat of Hamilton Academical. Since then, Templeton has frequently found himself on the scoresheet, scoring a number of memorable efforts, none more so than a spectacular solo dribble and finish in the first Edinburgh derby of the 2010/11 season.
Templeton received high praise from Terry Butcher
after Hearts 1-1 draw with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. "The lad Templeton - wow, he's something special," said the Inverness manager. "I would pay money to watch him and he was on the other team. "He's just incredible, full of confidence. He's one of these unique players that pops up every now and then and people liken him to Davie Cooper and lots of other players as well.
After this latest performance against Inverness, Hearts manager Jim Jefferies
stated, in jest, that he would not accept anything less than £15,000,000 from teams wishing to sign Templeton. David Templeton was nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year for the 2010/11 season. He did win the Hearts Fans Young Player of the year for the same season.
and under-21 level
.
, who at the time of David's birth was playing for ex-Scotland manager, Ally MacLeod
, at Ayr United. Henry's hero was Rangers and Scotland winger Davie Cooper
and named his son after his hero. Henry was a small, skilful, tricky attacking player and this seems to have been passed on to David.
In an interview with The Scotsman
, Templeton said of his childhood, "My dad left and I went to my mum's side who were all Celtic fans so I ended up following them. I grew up as a Celtic fan but I loved watching Brian Laudrup
because of the way he played."
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional association footballer. A tricky and skilful attacking player, he currently plays for Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
in the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
.
Stenhousemuir
David Templeton started his senior career with Third DivisionScottish Football League Third Division
The Scottish Football League Third Division is the lowest division of the Scottish Football League and the fourth overall in the Scottish football league system....
side Stenhousemuir
Stenhousemuir F.C.
Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir. The club is a member of the Scottish Football League and currently plays in the Scottish Second Division....
in 2005. He made 36 first team appearances for Stenny scoring 11 goals all of which were in league fixtures.
Heart of Midlothian
He signed for HeartsHeart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
in January 2007. During the second half of the 2007–08 season he was loaned out to Second Division
Scottish Football League Second Division
The Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system....
side Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...
.
His impressive form for Hearts' reserve team
Reserve team
Large professional sports clubs often have far more players under contract than could possibly play in a match. As a result, many of these clubs create second teams composed of players who need playing time, but have little hope of playing on the first team. The players on this second team are...
in the 2008–09 season – averaging more than a goal every two games – led to Templeton making his first team debut against Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
in a goalless draw at Pittodrie
Pittodrie Stadium
Pittodrie Stadium is an all-seated football stadium situated in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. It was first used in 1899 and from 1903 has been the home of Aberdeen Football Club...
. His first start came against Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
at Parkhead
Celtic Park
Celtic Park is a football stadium in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which is the home ground of Celtic FC. Celtic Park, an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 60,832, is the largest football stadium in Scotland and the sixth-largest stadium in the United Kingdom, after Murrayfield, Old Trafford,...
on the final day of the 2008–09 season. Templeton then spent a period out of action due to foot injuries.
Templeton made his first appearance of the 2009–10 season on December 20, 2009 against Celtic, setting up the winning goal in a 2–1 victory, crossing the ball for Ismael Bouzid
Ismaël Bouzid
Ismaël Mickael Bouzid is an Algerian footballer. He currently plays for PAS Giannina.Bouzid started his career with FC Metz in France. He also had a trial with English Premier League side Sunderland A.F.C. in July 2001 and played in a pre-season match between Sunderland and Calais RUFC...
to score. On 21 February 2010, Templeton scored his first goal for Hearts, the second in a 2–0 defeat of Hamilton Academical. Since then, Templeton has frequently found himself on the scoresheet, scoring a number of memorable efforts, none more so than a spectacular solo dribble and finish in the first Edinburgh derby of the 2010/11 season.
Templeton received high praise from Terry Butcher
Terry Butcher
Terence Ian "Terry" Butcher is an English football manager and former player. He was a highly successful football player and made his name as an uncompromising defender with Ipswich Town and Rangers in the 1980s. He was also a captain of England and won 77 caps in a ten-year international career...
after Hearts 1-1 draw with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. "The lad Templeton - wow, he's something special," said the Inverness manager. "I would pay money to watch him and he was on the other team. "He's just incredible, full of confidence. He's one of these unique players that pops up every now and then and people liken him to Davie Cooper and lots of other players as well.
After this latest performance against Inverness, Hearts manager Jim Jefferies
Jim Jefferies
James "Jim" Jefferies is a Scottish football former player and manager. Jefferies played for Heart of Midlothian for almost his whole playing career and enjoyed a successful first managerial spell with the club, winning the 1998 Scottish Cup...
stated, in jest, that he would not accept anything less than £15,000,000 from teams wishing to sign Templeton. David Templeton was nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year for the 2010/11 season. He did win the Hearts Fans Young Player of the year for the same season.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The... |
League Cup Scottish League Cup The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by... |
Europe UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... |
Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stenhousemuir Stenhousemuir F.C. Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir. The club is a member of the Scottish Football League and currently plays in the Scottish Second Division.... |
2005–06 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 8 |
| 2006–07 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | |
| Raith Rovers Raith Rovers F.C. Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the... |
2007–08 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 4 |
| Heart of Midlothian Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian... |
2008–09 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009–10 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season The 2010–11 season is the 114th season of competitive football by Heart of Midlothian. It is the 13th consecutive season of play in the Scottish Premier League in which Hearts have competed since its inauguration in 1998–99... |
33 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 7 | |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season The 2011–12 season is the 115th season of competitive football by Heart of Midlothian. It is the 13th consecutive season of play in the Scottish Premier League in which Hearts have competed since its inauguration in 1998–99... |
13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | |
| Career Total | 110 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 127 | 25 | |
International career
Templeton has made appearances for Scotland at under-19 levelScotland national under-19 football team
The Scotland national under-19 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national football team for players of 19 years of age or under at the start of a European Under-19 Football Championship campaign....
and under-21 level
Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
.
Personal life
David Templeton was born in Glasgow on 7 January 1989. His father, ex-professional footballer Henry TempletonHenry Templeton
Henry Templeton is a Scottish ex professional association footballer. Small, tricky and skilful, Templeton played as a forward for Airdrieonians, Ayr United, Clydebank F.C., Queen of the South and Frickley Athletic...
, who at the time of David's birth was playing for ex-Scotland manager, Ally MacLeod
Ally MacLeod
Alistair Reid MacLeod was a Scottish professional football player. He is perhaps better known for his time as a football manager, which included being in charge of Scotland at the 1978 FIFA World Cup....
, at Ayr United. Henry's hero was Rangers and Scotland winger Davie Cooper
Davie Cooper
David "Davie" Cooper was a professional football player. He was a Scotland international and played as a left winger....
and named his son after his hero. Henry was a small, skilful, tricky attacking player and this seems to have been passed on to David.
In an interview with The Scotsman
The Scotsman
The Scotsman is a British newspaper, published in Edinburgh.As of August 2011 it had an audited circulation of 38,423, down from about 100,000 in the 1980s....
, Templeton said of his childhood, "My dad left and I went to my mum's side who were all Celtic fans so I ended up following them. I grew up as a Celtic fan but I loved watching Brian Laudrup
Brian Laudrup
Brian Laudrup is a Danish former football player and current football commentator, pundit and analyst on TV3+. Along with former international goalkeeper Lars Høgh, Laudrup manages a football academy for marginalized youth...
because of the way he played."
Personal awards and achievements
- Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier LeagueThe Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
Young Player of the Month: November 2010 - Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier LeagueThe Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
Young Player of the Month: December 2010