Tommy Priestley


Thomas James Montgomery Priestley was a Northern Irish footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a striker.

Personal life

Born in Belfast, Priestley wore a rugby-style skull cap to cover his premature baldness.

Career

Club career

Priestley began his senior career with Coleraine in 1928, after moving there from Cookstown. Priestley moved to Linfield in 1932, before signing with English side Chelsea just a year later. Priestley only spent one season with Chelsea - making 23 appearances in The Football League - before returning to Ireland with Shelbourne.

International career

Priestley earned two caps for Ireland between 1932 and 1933.