Tony Priscott Explained

Anthony John Priscott (19 March 1941 – 24 July 2023) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.

Career

Portsmouth F.C.

35 appearances 6 goals

August 1962 – January 1966: Aldershot F.C. 141 appearances 44 goals ^[1]

January 1966 – August 1967: AFC Bournemouth^[2] 61 appearances 6 goals August 1967 – July 1971: Aldershot F.C.^[3] (2nd spell) 136 appearances 26 goals ^[4]

FOOTBALL LEAGUE TOTAL 372 appearances 82 goals ^[5]

July 1971 – June 1973: Poole Town 59 appearances 3 goals.^[6]

June 1973: Ringwood Town

Personal life and death

On 20 January 2007, The News published a sports mail edition featuring Priscott in its "Where are they now?" column. He later became a Christian minister.

Tony Priscott died on 4 July 2023, at the age of 82.^[7]

Notes and References

1. http://www.world-football-exhibitions.co.uk/weeklystorypage9.htm Unusual incident during his time at Aldershot
2. Before 1971:Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic
3. http://www.mselliott.plus.com/players/priscott.jpg Photo of Priscott in Aldershot FC All-Time Appearances Gallery
4. Rollin,J Rothmans Football Yearbook 1970-71 (1969 Harpenden, Queen Anne Press) gives Priscott's weight @ 10st6lb; and height @ 5'7"
5. Hugman, B The PFA Premier & Football League Players'Records 1946-1998 (1998,Harpenden Queen Anne Press)
6. Web site: [//www.theterras.co.uk/website/players%20of%20yesteryear/p2.htm Players of Yesteryear ]. www.theterras.co.uk . 20 March 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20051023073344/http://www.theterras.co.uk/website/players%20of%20yesteryear/p2.htm . 23 October 2005 . dmy-all .
7. News: Pompey Mourn Tony Priscott . 25 July 2023 . Portsmouth Football Club . 25 July 2023.