 Semple joined Deeping Rangers days before the start of the 2008–2009 campaign, scoring on his debut as Deeping defeated Rothwell Corinthians 5–0 on 9 August 2008.He enjoyed a rich scoring season with the club, the highlight being a five-goal haul against Sleaford Town on 23 September 2008.In April 2009 he signed dual forms with Haverhill Rovers to help them in their quest to avoid relegation from the Ridgeons League Premier Division; Semple works with their manager Peter Betts.