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Greg Tempest
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Gregory Tempest (born 28 December 1993) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Carlton Town.
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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.[clarification needed][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.[24]
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]
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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]
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Career statistics
- As of end of 2022–23 season
- Appearances in FA Trophy
- Four appearances in FA Trophy; two appearances in Northern Premier League Challenge Cup
- Appearances in Derbyshire Senior Cup
- Appearances in FA Vase
- Appearances in Nottinghamshire Senior Cup
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