Greg Tempest Explained
Gregory Tempest (born 28 December 1993) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Carlton Town.
Club career
Notts County
Born in Nottingham, England, Tempest started his career at Notts County when he was sixteen[2] and was featured in the club's first team during pre-season.[3] He signed his first professional contract with the club the following year.[4] Ahead of the 2012–13 season, Tempest was given number twenty-five shirt.[5]
On 9 November 2012, Tempest joined Ilkeston on a month loan[6] and made his debut against United of Manchester.[7] He returned to his parent club after a stint at Ilkeston despite keen of extension.[8] [9]
Upon his return, Tempest made his debut against Scunthorpe United coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute.[10] After making three appearances in his first season, he was offered a new contract by the club,[11] which he signed a two-year contract weeks after being offered.[12]
The 2013–14 season saw Tempest make fourteen appearances for the club under the management of Chris Kiwomya and Shaun Derry.[13] During the season, he provided two assists: one was against Crewe Alexandra, in a 4–0 win on 5 October 2013[14] and another was against Oldham Athletic on 29 October 2013.[15]
On 26 September 2014, Tempest joined Boston United on loan for a month.[16] He then had his loan at Boston United extended until 27 December 2014.[17] He made his return to his parent club after making fourteen appearances and scoring once against Lowestoft Town for Boston United.[18] [19] Shortly after, Tempest re-joined Boston United for the second time, until the end of the season.[20]
After five years at Notts County, Tempest was released by the club.[21]
Lincoln City
Tempest joined Lincoln City on a one-year contract on 14 May 2015.[22]
Later career
After being released by Lincoln City, Tempest joined Nuneaton Town. On 10 March 2017 he joined Gainsborough Trinity on loan until the end of the 16/17 season. He was released by Nuneaton in May 2017.[23]
After missing the following season through injury,[24] Tempest joined Basford United in August 2018.[25] He signed for Matlock Town on 9 January 2019.[26]
On 23 May 2019, Tempest signed for Grantham Town,[27] before taking a break from the game for personal reasons.
In 2020, Tempest signed for Gedling Miners Welfare.[28]
On 17 June 2022, Tempest joined Belper Town.[29]
In May 2023, Tempest signed for Carlton Town.[30] [31]
International career
Tempest was eligible to play for Northern Ireland through his late grandfather, Bill Corkhill, though he never met his grandfather.[32] In May 2013, Tempest was called up by Northern Ireland U21.[33] He made his Northern Ireland U21 debut on 30 May 2013, in a 3–0 loss against Cyprus U21.[34] His performance in a 1–0 win against Cyprus U21 on 19 November 2013 soon earned him 'Man of the Match'.[35] [36]
Career statistics
Notes and References
- News: Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13 . The Football League . 18 May 2013 . 39 . 26 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140802074454/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf . 2 August 2014 .
- Web site: Tempest: This Means Everything To Me. Notts County F.C.. 25 March 2015. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20130327101651/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/tempest-this-means-everything-to-me-732131.aspx. 27 March 2013 . live.
- News: Magpies' promising young players excite Edwards. Nottingham Post. 28 July 2011. 9 June 2015. 10 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910013344/https://www.nottinghampost.com/Magpies-promising-young-players-excite-Edwards/story-13022721-detail/story.html/. dead.
- News: Magpies release first-choice goalkeeper Stuart Nelson. Nottingham Post. 10 May 2012. 9 June 2015.
- Web site: Squad Numbers Announced. Notts County F.C.. 10 July 2012. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609184447/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-announced-227074.aspx. 9 June 2015. live.
- Web site: Tempest Agrees Loan Move. Notts County F.C.. 9 November 2012. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609185014/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/tempest-agrees-loan-move-477505.aspx. 9 June 2015. live.
- Web site: Thompson Joins Ilkeston. Notts County F.C.. 16 November 2012. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609184919/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/thompson-joins-ilkeston-490090.aspx. 9 June 2015. live.
- News: Robins want to keep Greg Tempest. Nottingham Post. 7 December 2012. 9 June 2015.
- Web site: Krystian In Contention. Notts County F.C.. 20 December 2012. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609185105/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/krystian-in-contention-552440.aspx. 9 June 2015. live.
- Web site: notts county vs su. soccerway.
- Web site: Eight Players Offered Deals. Notts County F.C.. 1 May 2013. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20130503043210/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/eight-players-offered-deals-803373.aspx. 3 May 2013 . live.
- Web site: Quartet Of Youngsters Agree Terms. Notts County F.C.. 13 May 2013. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609190740/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/quartet-of-youngsters-agree-terms-820007.aspx. 9 June 2015. live.
- Web site: Midfielder Happy With Development. Notts County F.C.. 18 October 2013. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609191716/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/midfielder-happy-with-development-1118814.aspx. 9 June 2015. live.
- News: Notts County 4 – 0 Crewe Alexandra. BBC Sport. 5 October 2013. 9 June 2015.
- News: Notts County 3 – 2 Oldham Athletic. BBC Sport. 29 October 2013. 9 June 2015.
- Web site: Notts Duo Make Loan Move To Boston United. Notts County F.C.. 26 September 2014. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609192803/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/notts-duo-make-loan-move-to-boston-united-1967147.aspx. 9 June 2015. live.
- Web site: Notts Duo Extend Deals With Boston. Notts County F.C.. 31 October 2014. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20141031215200/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/notts-duo-extend-deals-with-boston-2053510.aspx. 31 October 2014 . live.
- Web site: New Year Loan Update. Notts County F.C.. 30 December 2014. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20141231192545/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/the-official-site-looks-at-the-latest-movement.-2171497.aspx. 31 December 2014 . live.
- News: Tempest back with Boston. Sky Sports. 3 January 2015. 9 June 2015.
- Web site: Greg Tempest has rejoined the Pilgrims on loan . Notts County F.C. . 3 January 2015 . 9 June 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150104200009/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/midfielder-greg-tempest-has-rejoined-the-pilgrims-on-loan.-2178682.aspx . 4 January 2015 . live.
- Web site: The Retained List. Notts County F.C.. 7 May 2015. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518082923/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/ricardo-moniz-notts-county-alan-smith-2445537.aspx. 18 May 2015 . live.
- Web site: Tempest Signs On Dotted Line. Lincoln City F.C.. 14 May 2015. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609195524/http://www.redimps.co.uk/news/article/tempest-signs-on-dotted-line-2456905.aspx. 9 June 2015. live.
- Web site: 10 May 2017 . Player news: Latest state of play . https://web.archive.org/web/20170601064654/http://www.nuneatontownfc.com/news/player-news-latest-state-of-play-1798659.html . 1 June 2017 . Nuneaton Town FC.
- Web site: Greg Tempest - Belper Town FC First Team . 2023-05-15 . www.belpertownfc.co.uk.
- Web site: 12 August 2018 . United add Jack Thomas & Greg Tempest . https://web.archive.org/web/20180825183640/http://www.basfordunited.co.uk/teams/46588/news/united-add-jack-thomas-greg-tempest-2333877.html . 25 August 2018 . Basford United.
- Web site: 9 January 2019 . Frecks gets his man as Tempest arrives . https://web.archive.org/web/20190114095625/http://www.matlocktownfc.co.uk/frecks-gets-his-man-as-tempest-arrives/ . 14 January 2019 . Matlock Town FC.
- http://www.granthamtownfc.com/news/tempest-is-the-next-one-in-2428672.html Tempest Is The Next One In
- Web site: Hay . Tony . 9 August 2020 . Millward settles the Gedling derby . 2024-01-20 . Gedling Miners Welfare FC . en.
- 1537734562092138499. 17 June 2022. 19 June 2022. BelperTownFC. Belper Town F.C.. The club are delighted to announce that @Gregtempest has agreed to join ahead of the 22/23 season. We caught up with him last night, hear his thoughts below (2 parts)! Welcome to Belper, Greg .
- Web site: 24 May 2023 . Another significant signing for the Millers as former Notts County youngster comes on board . 20 December 2023 . Carlton Town FC .
- Web site: Carlton Town Appearances Greg Tempest . 2023-12-20 . www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
- News: A family affair for Robins' Tempest. Nottingham Post. 30 November 2012. 9 June 2015.
- News: Tempest lands international call. Sky Sports. 8 May 2013. 9 June 2015.
- News: CYPRUS U21 VS. NORTHERN IRELAND U21 3 – 0. Soccerway. 30 May 2013. 25 April 2015.
- Web site: Tempest Impresses On International Stage. Notts County F.C.. 20 November 2013. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609200320/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/tempest-impresses-on-international-stage-1185187.aspx. 9 June 2015. live.
- Web site: Greg Receives NI Cap. Notts County F.C.. 10 December 2014. 9 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609192033/http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/greg-receives-ni-cap-1224900.aspx. 9 June 2015. live.
- Web site: Greg Tempest Football Stats Season 2012/2013 Soccer Base . 2022-09-25 . www.soccerbase.com.
- Web site: Greg Tempest Football Stats Season 2013/2014 Soccer Base . 2022-09-25 . www.soccerbase.com.
- Web site: Northern Ireland - G. Tempest - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway . 2022-09-25 . int.soccerway.com.
- Web site: 2012/13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160302140125/http://ilsonfootball.co.uk/index.php?p=1_281_2012-13 . 2 March 2016 . www.ilsonfootball.co.uk.
- Web site: Greg Tempest - Boston United Football Club First Team . 2022-09-25 . www.bostonunited.co.uk.
- 11 February 2019 . Results 2018/19 . Basford United FC matchday programme . vs Witton Albion.
- Web site: Basford United v Trojans – Fa Cup 1st Qualifying Round . 2023-05-15 . Staveley Miners Welfare FC . en-GB.
- Web site: Matlock Town Appearances Greg Tempest 2018–2019 . 2023-12-20 . www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
- Web site: 30 March 2019 . Hednesford Town 2–0 Matlock Town . 2023-12-20 . www.matlocktownfc.co.uk . en.
- Web site: Grantham Town Appearances 2019–2020 . 2024-01-23 . www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
- Web site: Greg Tempest player stats East Midlands Counties Football League . 2022-09-25 . fulltime.thefa.com.
- Web site: Greg Tempest player stats United Counties League . 2022-09-25 . fulltime.thefa.com.
- Web site: Belper Town Appearances Greg Tempest 2022–2023 . 2024-01-23 . www.footballwebpages.co.uk.