Steve Soley

Steve Soley (born 22 April 1971) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League, signed by Alan Ball for £300,000. He played for Portsmouth, Macclesfield Town and Carlisle United.

Steve Soley
Personal information
Date of birth (1971-04-22) 22 April 1971
Place of birth Widnes, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1998 Leek Town (53)
1998–1999 Portsmouth 98 (15)
1999Macclesfield Town (loan) 10 (0)
1999Carlisle United (loan) 3 (1)
1999–2002 Carlisle United 385 (75)
2002 Southport 19 (7)
2005 Runcorn Linnets
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Soley began his professional career at the age of 24 after he was signed from non-league Leek Town by Portsmouth in 1998. He establish himself at Portsmouth, after being bought by Alan Ball for £300,000[1] He had loan spells at Macclesfield Town and Carlisle United before joining the latter on a permanent basis. After spending three years at Carlisle, he left to join Southport.[2] He also played semi professional rugby league after retiring. Also could of become a professional boxer.

References

  1. "Steve Soley Interview".
  2. "Steve Soley". Retrieved 21 November 2011.


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