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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1990-08-14) 14 August 1990 (age 34) | ||
| Place of birth | Gibraltar | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Farsley | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Leeds United | |||
| 2006–2009 | Sherburn White Rose | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2012 | Garforth Town | (42) | |
| 2012–2013 | Farsley | (21) | |
| 2013 | Guiseley | 8 | (0) |
| 2013– | Farsley | 15 | (5) |
| International career | |||
| 2013– | Gibraltar | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 February 2013 | |||
Adam Priestley (born 14 August 1990) is a Gibraltarian footballer who plays for English club Farsley and Gibraltar national football team, as a forward.
Club career
Priestley began his career in the academy of Leeds United before joining amateur side Sherburn White Rose FC. From 2009–2012, he played for Garforth Town before signing for Farsley. In his first season with Farsley, Priestley scored 27 goals, including 21 in the league, and attracted interest from clubs higher up the league system including Halifax Town and Hyde. His 27 goal tally was enough to earn him the Players’ Player of the Year and Manager’s Player of the Year awards as well as being the team's top goal scorer. On 1 August 2013, it was announced that Priestley signed for Guiseley of Conference North. However, after making only 8 appearances for the club and not scoring a goal, he left Guiseley and returned to Farsley A.F.C. On 8 October 2013, Priestley resumed his scoring for Farsley by scoring in his second appearance back with the club against Goole AFC.
International career
Priestley qualifies to represent Gibraltar having been born there while his father, Adrian, was serving in the Royal Air Force. Priestley made his debut for Gibraltar in a friendly on 3 July 2013 against Scottish Premiership club Hibernian after he was contacted to train with the national squad by head coach Allen Bula. After Gibraltar was accepted as full UEFA members on 24 May 2013, Priestley was one of the first eligible players to agree to represent Gibraltar following a search by the Gibraltar Football Association as they began preparations for UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying, along with former English Premier League and Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham and Bromley's Anthony Bardon.
After Gibraltar was accepted as a member of UEFA, Priestley was one of only three foreign-based players selected as part of the 23-man squad for Gibraltar's official debut against Slovakia on 19 November 2013. Priesley made his international debut in the match, a start in the eventual 0-0 draw. Priestley created the best offensive chance for Gibraltar in the match, making a surging run down the flank and sending in a cross only to have the ball deflected into the hands of Slovakia goalkeeper Tomas Kosicky in the 10th minute.
International career statistics
- As of match played 20 November 2013.
| Gibraltar national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Personal
Priestley attended Selby College and Leeds Metropolitan University where he earned a BSc in sports performance in 2010.
References
- "Adam Priestley Player Profile". Guiseley AFC. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- "FARSLEY STRIKER PLAYS FOR GIBRALTAR". nonleague.pitchero.com. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- "Season Review 2012–2013" (PDF). The Evo-Stik League. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- Marshall, Bill. "Priestley aims to make mark at Guiseley". Wharfedale Observer. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- Whiting, Ian. "Farsley clean sweep for Adam Priestley". Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- "Two in, two out at Nethermoor". Guiseley AFC. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- "Adam Priestley signs". Guiseley AFC. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- Greaves, Joshua. "The Villagers raid The Vikings". Farsley AFC. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- Grayson, James. "Playing for Gibraltar was a dream come true for new Guiseley striker Adam Priestley". Sports Performer. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- "Gibraltar given full Uefa membership at London Congress". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- Percy, John. "Danny Higginbotham to begin international career with Gibraltar aged 34". The Telegraph. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- "GFA Announces A Team Line Up for First UEFA Friendly Against Slovakia Read more: Nov 13 - GFA Announces A Team Line Up for First UEFA Friendly Against Slovakia Follow us: @YourGibraltarTV on Twitter | YourGibraltarTV on Facebook". Your Gibraltar TV. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
- "Gibraltar 0-0 Slovakia". Football Gibraltar. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- "Gibraltar draws 0-0 with Slovakia in UEFA debut Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/11/19/4480183/gibraltar-draws-0-0-with-slovakia.html#.UovblCqF83k#storylink=cpy". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
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- "I FOUND… …THE CONFIDENCE TO FOLLOW MY DREAM". Selby College. Retrieved 21 November 2013.