Career
Curley played for Northwich Victoria and Manchester City, before joining Portuguese Vale in May 1935. The "Valiants" were relegated and Curley fell out of the first team picture, featuring in just three Third Division North games in the 1936-1937 season. He transferred to Colwyn Bay in November 1936, and later moved on to Macclesfield Town but only featured in the opening two games of 1937-1938 Cheshire County League season and after spending time in the reserves he returned to Northwich Victoria.