Dale Tempest

Dale Tempest

Personal information
Full name	Dale Michael Tempest
Date of birth	(1963-12-30) 30 December 1963
Place of birth	Leeds, England
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1980–1984	Fulham	34	(6)
1984–1986	Huddersfield Town	65	(27)
1985	→ Gillingham (loan)	9	(4)
1986–1987	Lokeren	27	(4)
1987–1989	Colchester United	77	(18)
1989–1991	South China AA	34	(26)
1991–1993	Eastern AA	36	(34)
1993	Kitchee SC	3	(2)
1993–1996	Eastern AA	45	(32)
1996–1998	South China AA	?	(15)
International career
1996–1998	Hong Kong	6	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dale Michael Tempest (Chinese: 譚拔士, born 30 December 1963 in Leeds) is a former professional footballer, best known for his time spent playing in Hong Kong. Born in England but spent much of his youth in Peebles, Scotland, Tempest had played for several English teams including Fulham, Huddersfield Town, Gillingham and Colchester United before arriving in Hong Kong.

Career

Early years

Tempest went to school in Bracknell, Berkshire at Garth Hill Comprehensive, leaving in 1980 to sign for Fulham.

Career in Hong Kong

Tempest arrived in Hong Kong in 1989 and played for South China. He moved to Eastern but later returned to South China. He was the top scorer in the Hong Kong First Division League on a record five occasions (1989–90, 1990–91, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95). Probably his most memorable match among Hong Kong football fans came in a friendly between South China and São Paulo FC, when Tempest scored three goals and helped South China win 4–2. In 1997, having granted permanent resident status by the Hong Kong Government, he represented Hong Kong at international level and played in the 1998 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against South Korea and Thailand.

Recent years

Tempest now works as a betting expert for Sky Sports in the UK.

References

Preceded by Chan Fat Chi	Hong Kong First Division League top scorer 1989–90 1990–91	Succeeded by Steve Neville
Preceded by Steve Neville	Hong Kong First Division League top scorer 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95	Succeeded by Paul Foster