Jamie Semple (born 17 May 2001) is a Scottish professional

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who plays as a forward. He has previously played for

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, Cove Rangers, East Fife and now plays with Gala Fairydean Rovers.

Club career

Semple joined the Motherwell youth Academy in 2014, while being part of the

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performance School as a pupil at Braidhurst High School. He made his first team debut for

on 27 April 2019, setting up the winning goal in injury time for David Turnbull in a 4–3 win at home to

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. On 15 September 2020, Semple joined

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club Cove Rangers on a season-long loan. His loan was ended on 1 February 2021, when he was recalled by Motherwell. Semple was released by Motherwell at the end of the 2020–21 season and he signed for East Fife in August 2021.

International career

Semple has played at under-17, under-18 and under-19 level for Scotland.

Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Semple, Jamie 2001 births Living people People educated at Braidhurst High School Scottish men's footballers Footballers from Bellshill Men's association football midfielders Scotland men's youth international footballers Motherwell F.C. players Cove Rangers F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players East Fife F.C. players Broomhill F.C. (Scotland) players Lowland Football League players 21st-century Scottish sportsmen