Background
Priest was born in Guisborough and played for Darlington and South Bank before joining Sheffield United in 1896.
Priest was born in Guisborough and played for Darlington and South Bank before joining Sheffield United in 1896.
That same year Priest was also in the United side that suffered a huge F A cup upset at Portuguese Vale. He made his solitary England appearance on 17 March 1900 in a 2-0 victory over Ireland. He subsequently returned to South Bank briefly before spending the 1906-1907 season with Middlesbrough.
Two years later he became player-manager at Hartlepools United.
After his career in football ended, he remained in Hartlepool becoming a publican until his death on 5 May 1922.