Star wants to be a priest

A Stafford Rangers star hopes to eventually swap his football strip for a clerical robe and be a priest.

Midfielder Kevin Street, aged 29, is studying for a degree in Theology.

He says it was his 'original aim' to go into the priesthood. He said: "I'm not a stereotypical priest - I just love God. I'm as loud as anyone else when I'm on the pitch and enjoy the banter -I'm just also extremely religious."

He says of his team mates: "They do lay into me about it. I suppose it's because its unusual. It's lighthearted banter.

"Becoming a priest is something I definitely want to end up doing.

"I have to finish my degree and then do a devotional ministerial course which will take a few years. I imagine it will be about 10 years time before I finally make it."

"I love football to bits but know eventually the time will come when I will finally become a priest. I would always like to keep a hand in football though."

Kevin, who lives in Nantwich, said he wants to use his football experience to help him.

He said: "The youth of today idolise footballers so it would be a good way in to speak to them about Christ."