Michael McElhatton (footballer)

For the Irish actor and writer, see Michael McElhatton

Michael McElhatton

Personal information
Full name	Michael Terrence McElhatton
Date of birth	(1975-04-16) April 16, 1975
Place of birth	Killarney, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1991–1993	AFC Bournemouth
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1993–1996	AFC Bournemouth	42	(2)
1996–1998	Scarborough	70	(7)
1998–2002	Rushden & Diamonds	69	(16)
2002	→Chester City (loan)	8	(2)
International career
	Republic of Ireland Schoolboys
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michael McElhatton (born April 16, 1975 in Killarney) is a former Irish footballer.

Playing career

McElhatton began his career with AFC Bournemouth, progressing from the youth ranks to the first-team. After a spell with Scarborough from 1996–1998, he switched to Conference side Rushden & Diamonds, where he would play for four years. Unfortunately he suffered a serious knee injury during this period, leading to only limited action after Rushden were promoted to The Football League in 2001.

In February 2002 McElhatton joined Chester City on loan, with his two-month stint with the club including two superbly taken goals in a 4–0 win at Stalybridge Celtic. Unfortunately he was to never make another senior appearance after helping Chester win 2–0 at Forest Green Rovers in April 2002, as his persistent knee problems led him to retire from football at the age of 27. He was rewarded with a benefit match by Rushden and returned to live in the Bournemouth area to work in the building trade.

External links

• Michael McElhatton at Soccerbase
• Rushden & Diamonds career profile