International striker: Farsley AFC forward Adam Priestley is in the Gibraltar squad to face the Faroe Islands and Estonia
Farsley AFC striker Adam Priestley has been named in Gibraltar’s squad for the friendlies against the Faroe Islands and Estonia next month.
Gibraltar will play the Faroe Islands on Saturday March 1st at the Victoria Stadium before facing Estonia on the 5th at the same venue.
His inclusion does mean he will miss play-offs chasing Farsley’s Evo Stik Division One North clash with Kendal Town on March 1st, but manager Neil Parsley is happy with the situation and praised his striker.
“It is a fantastic achievement for Adam,” Parsley said.
“He’s doing something right by scoring goals and enjoying his time at Farsley so he can be proud of what he has achieved.
“We’re in the run-in now so we don’t want to be losing anybody for any game.
“But, I suppose to lose someone to an International fixture softens the blow. Our loss is Adam’s and Gibraltar’s gain.”
Priestley featured in Gibraltar’s historic debut International fixture with Slovakia in November and his former team Garforth Town have also added their name to the well-wishers.
Priestley played for Garforth between 2009 and 2011 and was a major part of the side that reached the Division One North play-offs two years ago.
Garforth chairman Brian Close said: “Myself and the club are very proud that Adam has made the Gibraltar squad once again.
“He’s one of the all-time best Garforth players so we do keep an eye on his progress and what he has achieved by becoming a Gibraltarian International is unbelievable.”
Priestley could be in for more good news later this month when the Euro 2016 Qualifying Groups draw is made.
Priestley has already stated that he is hoping that Gibraltar are drawn with England.