Callum Semple Explained

Callum Semple
Birth Date:20 September 1998
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Position:Centre-back
Youthclubs1:Sheffield United
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Sheffield United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Queen of the South (loan)
Caps2:18
Goals2:1
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Ross County
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2019–2020
Clubs4:Queen of the South
Caps4:11
Goals4:2
Club-Update:22:00, 10 March 2020 (UTC)

Callum Semple (born 20 September 1998) is a centre-back English professional footballer, who is unsigned.[1] Semple has previously played for Sheffield United's youth academy, Ross County and Queen of the South.

Background

Callum Semple was born and raised in Sheffield. Semple's parents are from Scotland, giving him eligibility to represent England and Scotland at international level.[2]

Career

Sheffield United and Queen of the South loan

Semple is a product of the Blades youth academy. On 13 July 2018, Semple was sent out on loan by Sheffield United to Queen of the South in Dumfries until early January 2019.[3] On 4 August 2018, Semple scored his solitary goal for Queens in their first league match of the 2018-19 season at Cappielow versus Greenock Morton in a 2–2 draw.[4] On 6 January 2019, Semple returned to Bramall Lane after playing for the Doonhamers in their 2–1 away win versus Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Semple played in 27 competitive matches and scored one goal for Queens.[5]

Ross County

On 22 January 2019, Semple signed for the Doonhamers rivals in the Scottish Championship, the Dingwall club Ross County on an 18-month deal.[6]

In his first interview with the Staggies, Semple said that the club had chatted with Gary Naysmith at Queens and he had given Semple a glowing reference.[7]

Queen of the South

On 24 June 2019, Semple signed a one-year contract with Queen of the South after being released by the Staggies.[8]

On 28 December 2019, Semple scored the opening goal in the fourth minute at Somerset Park versus the Honest Men, as Queens won 2–1.[9]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United2018–19EFL Championship0000000000
Queen of the South (loan)2018–19Scottish Championship18110503[10] 0271
Ross County2018-19Scottish Championship4000000040
Queen of the South2019-20Scottish Championship112001100123
Career total333106130434

Honours

Ross County

2018–19[11]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/sheffield-united-wilder-players-released-19174125 What has happened to every player let go by Chris Wilder at Sheffield United since 2016?
  2. Web site: QosFC: Squad - Season 19/20. qosfc.com.
  3. Web site: QosFC: Defender Joins on Loan. www.qosfc.com.
  4. News: Morton 2-2 Queen of Sth . 4 August 2018 . BBC . 29 November 2019 .
  5. Web site: QosFC: Players Return to Parent Clubs. www.qosfc.com.
  6. Web site: Callum Semple joins the Staggies . Ross County FC . 22 January 2019 . 22 January 2019.
  7. Web site: "RCFC TV | EXCLUSIVE - Callum Semple gives his first interview as a Ross County player" 24 January 2019. .
  8. Web site: QosFC: Callum Returns. www.qosfc.com.
  9. News: Ayr United 1-2 Queen of the South: Queens edge Ayr in controversial finish. BBC Sport . 28 December 2019.
  10. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  11. Web site: Ross County Secure title and promotion. BBC. 26 April 2019. 26 April 2019.