Searle began his career as a trainee at his home town club Cardiff City.

It was here that he spent the major part of his career before leaving on a free transfer to sign for Stockport County.

He appeared in the famous Jimmy Glass game against Plymouth Argyle, in which the goalkeeper scored in the 94th minute to keep Carlisle United in the Football League.

[4] He spent the rest of his career in the lower leagues with Forest Green Rovers before moving back to his home country by signing for Newport County[5] and captained the side on several occasions.

However, he left the club at the end of the season and joined Haverfordwest County where he remained until January 2010.