Anthony Elding

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Anthony Elding
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Personal information
Full name Anthony Lee Elding[1]
Date of birth 16 April 1982 (1982-04-16) (age 29)
Place of birth Boston, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Grimsby Town
Number 39
Youth career
1998–2001 Boston United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1999–2003 Boston United 42 (7)
2001–2002 → Bedford Town (loan) 4 (1)
2002–2003 → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 1 (0)
2003–2006 Stevenage Borough 106 (50)
2006 Kettering Town 15 (4)
2006–2007 Boston United 19 (5)
2007–2008 Stockport County 45 (24)
2008 Leeds United 9 (1)
2008–2010 Crewe Alexandra 26 (1)
2009 → Lincoln City (loan) 15 (3)
2009 → Kettering Town (loan) 6 (3)
2010 Ferencváros 15 (8)
2010–2011 Rochdale 17 (3)
2011 → Stockport County (loan) 21 (3)
2011– Grimsby Town 31 (10)
National team
2003–2005 England C 6 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:05, 2 March 2012 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Anthony Lee Elding (born 16 April 1982 in Boston, Lincolnshire) is an English footballer, currently playing as a striker for Conference National side Grimsby Town.

He has notably played for Leeds United and Hungarian side Ferencváros as well as previously played for Boston United, Bedford Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Stevenage Borough, Kettering Town, Stockport County, Crewe Alexandra, Lincoln City and Rochdale.

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[edit] Club career

[edit] Boston United

Having been a member of Nottingham Forest's Centre of Excellence and enjoying run-outs with the academy teams at Lincoln City and Grimsby Town, Elding joined hometown club Boston 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 1–1 Southern Football League draw at Atherstone United on 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 home Football Conference victory over Morecambe. Four days later he marked his first start for the club with a goal after just 32 seconds in the 5–1 home defeat to Nuneaton Borough in the Conference League Cup,[2] and he remained a regular presence around the first team squad for the remainder of the season.

In September 2001, in order to gain experience, he joined Bedford Town on loan making a goalscoring debut in the 1–1 away draw with Heybridge Swifts on 18 September 2001.[3] Returning to Boston, he scored his first Conference goal for the club in the 1–1 draw at Margate on 1 December 2001 and three further goals in his next two games saw him attract the attention of Premier League scouts. In January 2002, he trialled with Tottenham Hotspur,[4] appearing for the reserves in their 1–0 defeat at Nottingham Forest's reserves on 14 January 2002.[5] The following week he trialled with Bolton Wanderers scoring twice for the reserves in their 2–1 home victory over Aston Villa's reserves on 22 January 2002.[6] 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 to the Football League.

Elding made his Football League debut in Boston's inaugural game at home to Bournemouth on 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 joined Gainsborough Trinity on loan, debuting in the 1–0 home defeat to Gateshead on 8 February 2003.[7] However, his loan was cut short as he returned to York Street in order to complete a permanent move to Stevenage Borough.[8]

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

[edit] Stevenage Boro

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 manager Graham Westley.

[edit] Stockport County

Elding signed for an undisclosed five figure sum for fellow League Two team Stockport County at the start of 2007.

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. 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.

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.[9] 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".[10]

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 from Hartlepool United, before a bid from Leeds United was accepted.

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

[edit] Leeds United

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.[11] 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 to Cheltenham Town after coming on as a second half sub for Tresor 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 by Gary McAllister and sold to Crewe.

[edit] Crewe Alexandra

He signed for Crewe Alexandra in July 2008.[12] Elding made his debut as a substitute for Shaun Miller against 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 joined Lincoln City on loan for three months in January. 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 manger Gudjon Thordarson stated otherwise, saying that he was in the first team picture.[13] He was later told that he was free to leave Crewe. He received interest from Burton Albion, Bradford City, Gillingham, Brentford, Port Vale, Crawley Town and Altrincham.[14]

[edit] Return to Kettering

Elding re-signed for Kettering Town on loan on 3 November 2009 after rejecting loan moves to Port Vale, Rushden & Diamonds and Darlington, and made his second Poppies debut against Wrexham the same day, scoring the first goal of the match.[15] Elding started the FA Cup 1–1 draw against his former club Leeds United, then in the replay at Elland Road he headed in the equalising goal for 1–1 in normal time, with Leeds winning 5–1 after extra time.

[edit] Ferencváros

After Elding left Kettering Town, Craig Short called him to Ferencvárosi TC. He scored eight goals in 15 matches to become their top scorer for the season.

[edit] Rochdale

On 27 July 2010, Elding signed for Rochdale on a two–year contract. 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.

[edit] Return to Stockport

On 7 January 2011 he re-joined former club Stockport County for the rest of the season,[16] and was given the number 9 shirt.[17] He made his second club debut on 8 January in a 5–1 home defeat to Gillingham.[18] In his second game back at Edgeley Park, Elding missed a penalty, but set up two in a 3–3 draw with Rotherham United. On 12 February, Elding scored his first goal since returning to County in a 2–1 win over Bury.

[edit] Grimsby Town

Elding playing for Grimsby Town.

On 25 July 2011, Elding signed for Grimsby Town on a one–year contract with an option for an additional year. [19]

[edit] Honours

[edit] Boston United

[edit] Grimsby Town

[edit] References

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  2. ^ Barbara Singleton (20 September 2000). "Pilgrims 1-5 Nuneaton Borough Match Report". Boston United F.C. - The Original Website. http://www.bufc.drfox.org.uk/N200900.html. Retrieved 2009-01-06. 
  3. ^ "Two new Eagles". NonLeagueDaily.com. 19 September 2001. http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=535. Retrieved 2009-01-06. 
  4. ^ "Elding trial at Spurs". BBC Sport. 8 January 2002. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/boston_united/1748787.stm. Retrieved 2009-01-06. 
  5. ^ "Nottingham Forest Res 1 v 0 Tottenham Hotspur Res". Nottingham Forest F.C. Official Website. 14 January 2002. http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10308~155244,00.html. Retrieved 2009-01-06. 
  6. ^ "Reserves Maintain Excellent Form". Bolton Wanderers F.C. Official Website. 22 January 2002. http://www.bwfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/General/0,,1004~160004,00.html. Retrieved 2009-01-06. 
  7. ^ "More recruits for Trinity". NonLeagueDaily.com. 11 February 2003. http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=8655. Retrieved 2009-01-06. 
  8. ^ "Elding off to Boro". BBC Sport. 13 February 2003. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stevenage/2756719.stm. Retrieved 2009-01-06. 
  9. ^ "Official announcement". Stockport County official website. http://www.stockportcounty.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10419~1145004,00.html. Retrieved 2006-10-22. 
  10. ^ "Anto's back". Stockport County official website. http://www.stockportcounty.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10419~1146906,00.html. Retrieved 2007-10-22. 
  11. ^ "Anthony Elding". Leeds United Official Site. http://www.leedsunited.com/page/NewsroomDetail/0,,10273~1229819,00.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  12. ^ "Elding completes switch to Crewe". BBC Sport. 2008-07-24. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crewe_alexandra/7524159.stm. Retrieved 2008-07-24. 
  13. ^ "Crewe's Elding loaned to Lincoln". BBC News. 5 January 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/lincoln_city/7812244.stm. Retrieved 25 April 2010. 
  14. ^ Owen, Jon (October 29, 2009). "Crewe Alex: Elding would consider Vale switch". The Sentinel. http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/portvale/Crewe-Alex-Elding-consider-Vale-switch/article-1461720-detail/article.html. Retrieved 2009-10-29. 
  15. ^ http://www.ketteringtownfc.co.uk/story.php?story_id=289
  16. ^ "Wardy brings in four on loan". Stockport County. 7 January 2011. http://www.stockportcounty.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10419~2259809,00.html?. Retrieved 7 January 201. 
  17. ^ "New Signings clear to play". Stockport County. 7 January 2011. http://www.stockportcounty.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10419~2261234,00.html. Retrieved 7 January 201. 
  18. ^ "Stockport 1-5 Gillingham". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 8 January 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9344326.stm. Retrieved 8 January 2011. 
  19. ^ http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10417~2399667,00.html

[edit] External links

Grimsby Town F.C. – current squad
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