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
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1998 Leek Town 50 (53)
1998–1999 Portsmouth 75 (20)
1999Macclesfield Town (loan) 10 (15)
1999Carlisle United (loan) 30 (19)
1999–2002 Carlisle United 190 (98)
2002 Southport 19 (34)
2005 Runcorn Linnets
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Soley began his professional career at the age of 27 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.

References

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


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