Phil Priestly

Phil Priestly is successfully helping many Lancashire Goalkeepers become Number 1 for their club!

Phil Priestly, started his playing career in non-league football and is an inspiration for young keepers who think that they have to make the grade before they leave school.

Phil played for several clubs throughout the North West and was picked up by Rochdale United FC where he signed as a professional at the age of Twenty-Two.

Phil spent several years as a professional goalkeeper and played for Chester City and Scarborough, as well as Rochdale.

Phil then played in the Welsh league for several seasons for Bangor City, and is fortunate to have played in a Welsh Cup final and, had the honour of being picked to play as a welsh league representative.

Another massive achievement that Phil notched up, was to play European Cup football. He has played in the UEFA Cup and also, the Intertoto Cup.

Other clubs in Phil's distinguished career are Prescott Cables (Unibond Premiership), Stalybridge Celtic (Football Conference North), Radcliffe Borough (Unibond Premiership), and FC United of Manchester (North West Counties).

Phil is currently the first team goalkeeper for Chorley Football Club.