Chris Templeman (born 11 September 1980 in

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) is a Scottish former

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who played as a striker. He played for several

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sides, spending 7 years with Forfar Athletic as well as making appearances in the

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for

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Career

Dunfermline Athletic

His career started with

, the club he supported as a boy, and, while there, he spent time on loan at

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and

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Brechin City

After signing for Brechin City on a permanent basis he was instrumental in guiding them to the

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in season 2002–03.

Greenock Morton

Greenock Morton then paid a "considerable fee" to sign him. After a poor start at

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, punctuated by a return to Brechin City on loan, Templeman became a regular starter and important player at Cappielow, his most famous goals probably being his double against SPL side

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in the

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and

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. He came on frequently as a substitute in the second half, notching up three goals in cup competitions.

East Fife

On 17 January 2008, it was announced that ''Sanny'' would be moving to East Fife. It was not announced if a transfer fee was paid. However, by 21 January he was an East Fife player.

Forfar Athletic

In June 2009, Templeman joined Forfar Athletic after being released by East Fife. After 7 years and over 250 appearances for the Loons, Templeman was released by Forfar in January 2016, signing for

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side Montrose shortly after leaving Station Park.

Montrose

Templeman spent 2 and a half years with Montrose, before announcing his retirement in May 2018.

Crossgates Primrose

After a year out, Templeman returned to the game with Junior

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club Crossgates Primrose where he played for one season before once again retiring.

Career statistics

Honours

Greenock Morton *

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: 1 :: 2006–07 Brechin City *

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: 1 :: 2001–02 Montrose *

: 1 :: 2017-18

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Templeman, Chris Living people 1980 births Footballers from Kirkcaldy Scottish men's footballers Dunfermline Athletic F.C. players Dumbarton F.C. players Stirling Albion F.C. players Brechin City F.C. players East Fife F.C. players Greenock Morton F.C. players Scottish Premier League players Scottish Football League players Forfar Athletic F.C. players Montrose F.C. players Men's association football forwards Scottish Junior Football Association players Crossgates Primrose F.C. players 21st-century Scottish sportsmen