Neil Parsley
Neil Robert Parsley (born 25 April 1966 in Liverpool) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Witton Albion, Leeds United, Chester City, Huddersfield Town, Doncaster Rovers, West Bromwich Albion and Exeter City. He moved to Albion for £25,000 in September 1993, and went on to make 48 appearances for the club.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Neil Robert Parsley[1] | ||
Date of birth | 25 April 1966 | ||
Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
1985–1988 | Witton Albion (semi-professional) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1988–1990 | Leeds United | ||
1989–1990 | → Chester City (loan) | 6 | (0) |
1990–1993 | Huddersfield Town | 57 | (0) |
1991 | → Doncaster Rovers (loan) | 3 | (0) |
1993–1995 | West Bromwich Albion | 43 | (0) |
1995–1996 | Exeter City | ||
1996 | Witton Albion | ||
1996–1997 | Guiseley | ||
1997–2001 | Witton Albion | ||
Managerial career | |||
2001–???? | Guiseley | ||
2008–2017 | Farsley Celtic | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He was appointed as caretaker manager of Farsley Celtic on 3 October 2008, following the sacking of John Deacey.[2] He was given the role permanently on 28 October.[3]
In March 2010, Farsley Celtic A.F.C. were disbanded after failing to come out of administration. At the end of May, Parsley agreed to become the manager of the team that was formed to replace them, Farsley Celtic F.C.[4] He left the club in May 2017 despite leading the club to promotion to the Premier Division of the Northern Premier League in 2016–17.[5]
References
- Matthews, Tony (2005). The Who's Who of West Bromwich Albion. Breedon Books. p. 172. ISBN 1-85983-474-4.
- "Farsley Celtic sack manager Deacy". BBC Sport. 3 October 2008. Retrieved 3 October 2008.
- "Farsley Celtic confirm Neil Parsley as manager". Farsley Today. 28 October 2008. Retrieved 15 April 2009.
- "Farsley Celtic: Parsley to lead new Celts side". Yorkshire Evening Post. 27 May 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
- Farsley Celtic turn to Adam Lakeland after joint-bosses dramatically leave following promotion Non-League Paper, 17 May 2017