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Anthony Elding

Anthony Lee Elding(born 16 April 1982) is an Englishfootballcoach and former professional player.

Anthony Elding
Elding withFerencvárosin 2010
Personal information
Full name Anthony Lee Elding
Date of birth (1982-04-16)16 April 1982(age 42)
Place of birth Boston,England
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1993–1994 Nottingham Forest
1994–1995 Lincoln City
1996–1997 Grimsby Town
1998–2001 Boston United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2003 Boston United 37 (6)
2001–2002 →Bedford Town(loan) 4 (1)
2002–2003 →Gainsborough Trinity(loan) 1 (0)
2003–2006 Stevenage Borough 109 (50)
2006 Kettering Town 15 (4)
2006–2007 Boston United 19 (5)
2007–2008 Stockport County 45 (24)
2008 Leeds United 10 (1)
2008–2010 Crewe Alexandra 26 (1)
2009 →Lincoln City(loan) 15 (3)
2009 →Kettering Town(loan) 8 (3)
2010 Ferencváros 15 (8)
2010–2011 Rochdale 17 (3)
2011 →Stockport County(loan) 21 (3)
2011–2013 Grimsby Town 59 (18)
2012–2013 →Preston North End(loan) 5 (0)
2013 Sligo Rovers 24 (19)
2014 Cork City 2 (0)
2014–2015 Ballinamallard United 17 (3)
2015 Derry City 9 (2)
2015–2016 Sligo Rovers 8 (2)
Total 469 (157)
International career
2003–2005 England C 6 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Elding was astrikerand played from 2001 until 2016. the a host of different clubs at youth level before signing for his hometown teamBoston Unitedin 2001. After two seasons with United that saw loan spells withBedford TownandGainsborough Trinityhe moved on toStevenage Boroughwhere he scored 50 league goals in 106 league appearances. In 2006, he had a brief spell withKettering Townbefore re-signing with Boston. He later moved on toStockport Countybefore joiningLeeds Unitedin 2008. His stay atElland Roadwas brief and he moved on toCrewe Alexandra.Whilst with Crewe he was vice captain. He spent time on loan atLincoln Cityand back with Kettering.

In the summer of 2010 he joinedHungarian Premier LeaguesideFerencvárosbefore returning to England to sign withRochdale.Whilst with Dale he spent time back on loan with Stockport County before joiningGrimsby Townin July 2010. Elding played one and a half seasons with The Mariners where he was vice captain but following a loan spell withPreston North Endhe left by mutual consent in February 2013. He spent the next three years in Ireland playing withSligo Rovers,Cork City,Ballinamallard UnitedandDerry City.. Between 2003 and 2005 Elding was capped 6 times by theEngland Cteam. Since retiring he has moved into coaching and holds the UEFA 'A' Licence Qualification. He now is the manager of the under 17s side of League Of Ireland club,Longford Town.

Club career

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Boston United

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Elding was born inBoston, Lincolnshire.Having been a member ofNottingham Forest's Centre of Excellence and enjoying run-outs with the academy teams atLincoln CityandGrimsby Town,Elding joined hometown clubBoston United's academy at the end of the 1998–99 season. Elding had his first taste of first team football as an unused substitute in the 1–1Southern Football Leaguedraw atAtherstone Unitedon 11 December 1999 but his senior debut did not come until 16 September 2000 when he appeared as a substitute for the final three minutes of the 2–1 homeFootball Conferencevictory overMorecambe.Four days later he marked his first start for the club with a goal after just 32 seconds in the 5–1 home defeat toNuneaton Boroughin theConference League Cup,[1]and he remained a regular presence around the first team squad for the remainder of the season.

In September 2001, to gain experience, he joinedBedford Townon loan making a goalscoring debut in the 1–1 away draw withHeybridge Swiftson 18 September 2001.[2]Returning to Boston, he scored his first Conference goal for the club in the 1–1 draw atMargateon 1 December 2001 and three further goals in his next two games saw him attract the attention ofPremier Leaguescouts. In January 2002, he trialled withTottenham Hotspur,[3]appearing for the reserves in their 1–0 defeat atNottingham Forest's reserves on 14 January 2002.[4]The following week he trialled withBolton Wanderersscoring twice for the reserves in their 2–1 home victory overAston Villa's reserves on 22 January 2002.[5]However, no move materialised and Elding remained with Boston, completing the season with six league goals from twelve starts at the Pilgrims secured the Football Conference title and promotion tothe Football League.

Elding made his Football League debut in Boston's inaugural game at home toAFC Bournemouthon 10 August 2002 but was stretchered off with an ankle injury. Returning to fitness he made only sporadic appearances for the first team and in February 2003 he joinedGainsborough Trinityon loan, debuting in the 1–0 home defeat toGatesheadon 8 February 2003.[6]However, his loan was cut short as he returned toYork Streetto complete a permanent move toStevenage Borough.[7]

He rejoined Boston in 2006 for his second spell at the club signing fromKettering Town,who he had previously joined for a fee of£40,000. He also had a successful spell at Stevenage Borough.

Stevenage Boro

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Elding was at his most prolific during his time with Stevenage and was a favourite of the fans. He was put on the transfer list as a result of an argument with managerGraham Westley.[8]

Stockport County

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Elding signed for an undisclosed five figure sum for fellowLeague TwoteamStockport Countyat the start of 2007.[9]

Elding made his debut in Stockport County's 2–0 win over his former-team Boston United at Edgeley Park. This was the first win of the famous Football League record, winning nine consecutive games without conceding a goal with Elding contributing by scoring seven goals during this. By the end of the season he had scored 11 league goals in 20 league games, which put him top of the County goalscoring charts for the season, his efforts were also recognised by the club as he became the first player to win back to back player of the month awards during the season.

At the start of the 2007–08 season, Stockport were inconsistent and it took until the third game for Elding to open his account, but six more were to follow in league and cup. However, on 16 October 2007, Elding was suspended by Stockport, for a potential breach of contract, and potential breach of Football League rule 66.4 which prevents a player from approaching another club with a view to instigating a move.[10]However, the suspension was lifted on 19 October, with Elding stating: "I know why the club took the action they did, and I'm now looking forward to proving to everyone that I'm committed to County".[11]

Elding scored a few more before a lean spell left him on the sidelines, but he managed to score five goals in five league games between the end of December and the end of January, which put him fifth in the League Two goalscoring charts. Two bids were rejected by Stockport fromHartlepool United,before a bid fromLeeds Unitedwas accepted.

During his 13-month period at County he scored 26 goals in 52 games in all competitions.

Leeds United

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On 31 January 2008, Leeds United had an offer accepted by Stockport County for an undisclosed amount for Elding with a view to a permanent transfer.[12]He travelled to the club's Thorp Arch training ground and completed the deal the same day. The deal was confirmed just before the transfer deadline.

He scored his first competitive goal for Leeds in the 2–1 defeat toCheltenham Townafter coming on as a second half sub forTresor Kandol.He then said to the media that his goals could rebolster Leeds' playoff hopes. Elding never got a regular run of games at Leeds, scoring just one goal, he was deemed surplus to requirements byGary McAllisterand sold to Crewe.[13]

Crewe Alexandra

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He signed forCrewe Alexandrain July 2008 for £160,000.[14][15] Elding made his debut as a substitute forShaun Milleragainst Brighton in the opening fixture on 9 August 2008. He made his first start against Barnsley in the League cup First Round and scored his first goal during this game on 12 August 2008. Elding scored 3 in his first 5 games for Crewe but then failed to score again in another 27 appearances, finishing with 3 goals for Crewe in 32 matches, and only 1 league goal in 26 games. Elding joinedLincoln Cityon loan for three months in January.[16]He came back to Crewe on the same day as teammate Michael O'Connor. Elding had stated that he would wish to return to Lincoln if he was not in the first team plans but managerGudjon Thordarsonstated otherwise, saying that he was in the first team picture.[17]He was later told that he was free to leave Crewe.[18]He received interest fromBurton Albion,Bradford City,Gillingham,Brentford,Port Vale,Crawley TownandAltrincham.[19]

Return to Kettering

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Elding re-signed forKettering Townon loan on 3 November 2009 after rejecting loan moves toPort Vale,Rushden & DiamondsandDarlington,and made his second Poppies debut againstWrexhamthe same day, scoring the first goal of the match.[20]Elding started theFA Cup1–1 draw against his former club Leeds United, then in the replay atElland Roadhe headed in the equalising goal for 1–1 in normal time, with Leeds winning 5–1 after extra time.

Ferencváros

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After Elding left Kettering Town,Craig Shortcalled him toFerencvárosand subsequently joined the club.[21]He scored 8 goals in 15 matches to become their top scorer for the season.

Rochdale

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On 27 July 2010, Elding signed for League One promoted sideRochdaleon a two–year contract.[22]He scored his first goal for dale in the League Cup First Round at Barnsley and this helped dale progress in the cup. The game ended 1–0.

Return to Stockport

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On 7 January 2011, he re-joined former club Stockport County for the rest of the season,[23]and was given the number 9 shirt.[24]After joining the club, Elding says joining the club as 'nice to feel wanted again'.[25]He made his second club debut on 8 January in a 5–1 home defeat to Gillingham.[26]In his second game back atEdgeley Park,Elding missed a penalty, but set up two in a 3–3 draw withRotherham United.On 12 February, Elding scored his first goal since returning to County in a 2–1 win over Bury.

Grimsby Town

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On 25 July 2011, Elding signed forGrimsby Townon a one–year contract with an option for an additional year.[27]During the 2011–12 season Elding scored 12 times in 43 league appearances as he partneredLiam Hearnas the club's favoured strike force. Elding was previously linked with League One sidePlymouth;but turned down the move in favour of joining Grimsby Town.[28]In February 2012, Elding signed a new contract that would see him remain at Grimsby until the end of the 2013–14 campaign.[29]On Transfer deadline day, speculation was made to whether Elding would leave after reports were revealed thatFootball League OnesidePreston North Endwere interested, however Preston BossGraham Westleycommented saying that he would not be making an offer.[30]

On 4 September 2012, it was announced that Preston had made an offer for Elding that was turned down by Grimsby, in turn Elding admitted he wanted to leave after becoming unsettled having fallen behindAndy Cook,Greg Pearsonand Dayle Southwell in the forward pecking order, despiteLiam Hearnbeing out with a lengthy injury.[31]On 5 September 2012, Elding came off the bench to score a brace that rescued a point in a 2–2 draw withBarrow.On 24 September 2012, Elding handed in a transfer request.[32]On 12 November 2012 having fallen out of contention in the club's first team plans Elding was told he was able to leave the club on a free transfer if he was able to find a new club.[33]

On 15 November,Preston North Endthen confirmed that they had signed the striker on loan until 1 January 2013 with Elding linking up with his former Boss from StevenageGraham Westley.[34]Elding played five league games for Preston during his loan spell, failing to score and returned to Grimsby on 1 January 2013. On 4 January 2013 Preston expressed an interest in taking Elding back on loan with a view to a permanent deal.[35]On 7 January Grimsby managerRob Scottsaid despite the interest from Preston he was struggling to get hold of the club for the deal to progress.[36]Elding left Town on mutual consent on 8 February 2013.[37]

Sligo Rovers

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After initially being linked toSligo Rovers,[37]Grimsby Town had initially revealed upon Elding's release that he was bound to make a move to an unnamedLeague of Irelandside, but not Sligo as first thought.[37]The following week it was announced that he would be signing a contract withLimerickbut after flying to Ireland, Elding did a U-turn and joined Sligo.[38]He has made a superb start to his career with the Bit o' Red, scoring six goals in five games.[39]Having scored six goals in five appearances, including scoring his first goal on his debut, Elding was named the Airtricity/Soccer Writers Association of Ireland Player of the Month for March 2013.[40]Anthony played UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round v Molde FK while at sligo Rovers making 2 Appearances both Home an Away legs

Cork City

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On 16 November 2013,Cork Cityannounced that Anthony Elding had signed for City fromSligo Roversuntil the end of the 2014 season. He became new manager John Caulfields second signing after taking charge, his first beingDarren Murphy.He scored his first competitive goals for the club when he netted two against Waterford United in the Munster Senior Cup.[41]

Ballinamallard, Derry City and return to Sligo

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On 23 May 2014 Elding moved to Northern Ireland signing withIFA PremiershipsideBallinamallard United.[42]He later went on to feature forDerry Citybefore returning to Sligo Rovers.

Coaching career

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Elding currently holds the UEFA 'A' qualification. Elding successfully completed his UEFA 'B' License on 27 May 2016.

Following on from the UEFA 'B', Elding successfully completed his UEFA 'A' License on 18 April 2017. With Completion of the UEFA 'B' and 'A' qualifications Elding has been involved at several elite national academy teams as assistant manager and manager.

Elding is continuing to progress through his coaching badges[when?]and is progressively working towards UEFA Pro Licence.

International career

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Elding played six times for theEngland Cteam and scored two goals, one was against the Netherlands and the other was against Ireland. He played against the two countries mentioned and against Italy, Wales, Scotland and Belgium and was part of the England C team which won the Quadrangular Four Nations Tournament which was held in Ireland.[43]The goal he got against Ireland came in that tournament as England beat Ireland 1–0 in Turner's Cross.[44]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Boston United 2000–01 Conference National 10 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 11 1
2001–02 Conference National 19 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 6
2002–03 League Two 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 10 0
Total 37 6 1 0 1 1 1 0 40 7
Stevenage 2002–03 Conference National 13 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 7
2003–04 Conference National 35 17 2 1 0 0 1 0 38 18
2004–05 Conference National 44 19 1 0 0 0 1 1 46 20
2005–06 Conference National 17 7 3 2 0 0 1 0 21 9
Total 109 50 6 3 0 0 3 1 118 54
Boston United 2006–07 League Two 19 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 21 5
Stockport County 2006–07 League Two 20 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 11
2007–08 League Two 25 13 2 0 2 1 3 1 32 15
Total 45 24 2 0 2 1 3 1 52 26
Leeds United 2007–08 League One 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1
Crewe Alexandra 2008–09 League One 16 1 0 0 3 2 2 0 21 3
2009–10 League Two 10 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 12 0
Total 26 1 0 0 4 2 3 0 33 3
Lincoln City(loan) 2008–09 League Two 15 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 3
Kettering Town(loan) 2009–10 Conference National 8 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 11 4
Ferencváros 2009–10 Nemzeti Bajnokság I 10 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 6
Rochdale 2010–11 League One 17 3 1 1 2 1 1 0 21 5
Stockport County (loan) 2010–11 League Two 21 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 3
Grimsby Town 2011–12 Conference National 43 12 4 0 0 0 3 4 50 16
2012–13 Conference National 16 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 2
Total 59 14 4 0 0 0 3 4 66 18
Preston North End(loan) 2012–13 League One 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Sligo Rovers 2013 League of Ireland Premier Division 24 12 3 2 2 3 5 1 34 18
Cork City 2014 League of Ireland Premier Division 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 5 2
Ballinamallard United 2014–15 NIFL Premiership 17 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 18 4
Derry City 2015 League of Ireland Premier Division 9 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 11 2
Sligo Rovers 2015 League of Ireland Premier Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 432 136 21 7 16 9 21 9 490 161

Honours

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As a player

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Boston United

Stockport County

Leeds United

Grimsby Town

England C

Stevenage Borough

Sligo Rovers

As an assistant manager

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Manulla FC

Notes

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  1. ^IncludesFA Cup
  2. ^IncludesLeague Cup

References

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