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 fellow footballer David Templeton.

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 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 before the Norman Blount takeover. Again playing for MacLeod, Templeton's time at Queens is best remembered for the emergence of prolific striker Andy Thomson.

Honours

• Ayr United – 1987/88 Scottish Second Division Champions