David Templeman (footballer)

David Templeman was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a right back in the Scottish League for Arthurlie and Airdrieonians.[1]

David Templeman
Personal information
Full name David Templeman[1]
Date of birth 29 September 1893[2]
Place of birth Scotland
Position(s) Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1913–1914 Arthurlie 20 (2)
1914–1916 Airdrieonians 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

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Templeman's brother Willie was also a footballer.[3] Templeman served in the 63rd (Royal Naval) Division during the First World War and after being wounded a second time, he was evacuated to Britain in late 1915.[3]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Arthurlie 1913–14[1] Scottish Second Division 20 2 8 0 28 2
Airdrieonians 1914–15[1] Scottish First Division 1 0 1 0
1915–16[1] 2 0 2 0
Total 3 0 3 0
Career total 23 2 8 0 31 2

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Litster, John. Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
  2. ^ David Templeman on Lives of the First World War
  3. ^ a b "Airdrieonians F.C. and the First World War" (PDF). pp. 1–2. Retrieved 22 April 2020.