Justin Tellus Explained

Justin Tellus
Fullname:Justin Tellus
Birth Date:26 December 1974
Birth Place:Valletta, Malta
Position:Defender
Clubs1:Sliema Wanderers
Years1:1993–1994
Clubs2:St. George's
Years2:1994–1995
Clubs3:Birkirkara
Years3:1995–1999
Clubs4:Valletta
Years4:1999–2001
Clubs5:Birkirkara
Years5:2001–2002
Clubs6:FC Marsa (loan)
Years6:2002
Clubs7:Marsaxlokk (loan)
Years7:2002–2003
Clubs8:Marsaxlokk
Years8:2003–2004
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Caps2:28
Goals2:1
Caps3:102
Goals3:1
Caps4:32
Goals4:0
Caps5:28
Goals5:0
Caps6:16
Goals6:1
Caps7:34
Goals7:0
Caps8:12
Goals8:0
Clubs9:Mqabba
Years9:2004–2008
Caps9:39
Goals9:1

Justin Tellus (born 26 December 1974) is a Malta former footballer who played as a defender,[1] featuring in the Maltese Premier League and UEFA Cup.

Tellus spent two years as Recruitment and Development Manager for Leeds United SC Hubs after four years in the role as Development Manager at Northern Premier League Premier Division team Matlock Town.[2] [3] [4] In 2021, Tellus became the academy's Head of Recruitment and Development Officer for Chesterfield Football Club.[5] [6] [7]

Playing career

Born in Valletta, Malta, Tellus moved to England at an early age and lived in South London, where his mother was from. He played for London Schoolboys throughout his youth career, also spending time with various professional clubs across England.

Tellus began his senior career in 1993 with Maltese team Sliema Wanderers. He joined newly promoted St. George's a year later in 1994 in search of more first team football.

Having won St. George's Player of the Year award, Tellus transferred to Maltese Premier League side Birkirkara[8] [9] [10] [11] [12] where he spent four years and was a key part of the team that won the club's first major honour.

Tellus became the first player in the modern era to transfer from Birkirkara to bitter rivals Valletta[13] in a swap deal for Draško Braunović in 1999.

After the controversial transfer, Tellus won the Super Cup during his season and a half with Valletta.

Tellus returned to Birkirkara for a year before a loan spell at Marsa in 2002. Tellus went on to play for and captain Marsaxlokk[14] and Mqabba in the Maltese First Division before retiring in 2008.

The defender featured in the UEFA Cup for both Birkirkara and Valletta throughout his career.[15]

Personal life

Tellus returned to live in England after retirement to run his business. He was married to Carol Brooke in 2010.[16]

After spending seven years in retirement Tellus returned to football in 2015 in a Development Manager role as part of the youth set-up at Derbyshire side Matlock Town,[17] who have since produced young talent such as Max Hunt,[18] Zak Brunt,[19] [20] Ashton Hall,[21] Jordan Wells and Harry Wood.[22]

In April 2019, Tellus joined then-EFL Championship side Leeds United as Recruitment and Development Manager for Leeds United SC Hubs for elite player development scholarship.[23] [24]

Tellus went on to join National League club Chesterfield as Academy Head of Recruitment in late 2021.[25] [26] [27]

Honours

Sliema Wanderers

Birkirkara

Valletta

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JUSTIN TELLUS REFLECTS ON HIS CAREER IN A SPECIAL GUEST FEATURE. Russell. Charlie. 2019-05-03. MALTESE FOOTBALL. en. 2019-05-07.
  2. Web site: Coach bringing continental flavour to Matlock youngsters. www.matlockmercury.co.uk. en. 2019-02-21.
  3. Web site: Director of football at Leeds United elite player development programme leaves role at Matlock Town. www.matlockmercury.co.uk. en. 2020-03-09.
  4. Web site: Tellus appointed Director Of Football for Leeds United Hub. Times of Malta. en-gb. 2020-03-09.
  5. Web site: Academy head of recruitment & development appointed – Chesterfield FC . 2022-11-04 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Tellus named Academy Head of Recruitment and Development Officer at Chesterfield . 2022-11-04 . Times of Malta . en-gb.
  7. Web site: 2022-01-20 . Justin Tellus appointed Academy Head of Recruitment and Development Officer at Chesterfield FC . 2022-11-04 . SportsDesk . en-US.
  8. News: Galea goal puts Birkirkara on top. Brincat. Ivan. 1997. The Malta Independent.
  9. News: Josip Ilic eyeing Tellus, Gambin. 1998. The Maltese Times.
  10. News: Championship issue wide open Birkirkara jolted by Valletta. Brincat. Ivan. 1998. The Malta Independent.
  11. News: Nwoko kills Wanderers hope. Kevin. Azzopardi. 1998. The Maltese Times.
  12. News: 'Valletta are strong, but we have improved.'. 1998. The Maltese Times.
  13. News: Best player Justin Tellus (Valletta FC). 1999. The Maltese Times.
  14. Web site: Defender Justin Tellus set to seal move to Marsaxlokk. Ltd. Allied Newspapers. Times of Malta. en-GB. 2019-02-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20160401194458/http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20030617/sport/defender-justin-tellus-set-to-seal-move-to-marsaxlokk.147724. 2016-04-01. live.
  15. Web site: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Birkirkara - Q. Europa League - 22 Juillet 1998. fr.besoccer.com. 2019-02-27.
  16. Web site: Justin Tellus ties the knot. en-US. 2019-02-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20121002094549/http://www.sportinmalta.com/justin-tellus-ties-the-knot/. 2012-10-02. live.
  17. Web site: JUSTIN TELLUS GIVES AN EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT INTO ONE OF ENGLAND'S MOST EXCITING YOUTH SETUPS. Russell. Charlie. 2018-10-08. MALTESE FOOTBALL. en. 2019-02-21.
  18. Web site: Teen star completes dream move - The Evo-Stik League. www.evostikleague.co.uk. en. 2019-02-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20180403055029/http://www.evostikleague.co.uk/teen-star-completes-dream-move-45693. 2018-04-03. live.
  19. Web site: Matlock Town winger Zak Brunt makes Sheffield United move. admin. 2018-07-05. The Non League Football Paper - Daily football news. en-GB. 2019-02-21.
  20. Web site: Injury crisis opens door for Tellus' youngsters at Matlock Town FC. Ltd. Allied Newspapers. Times of Malta. en-GB. 2019-02-21.
  21. Web site: Sheffield United: Premier League Blades sign youngster Ashton Hall from Matlock Town as youngsters pen professional deals. Hall. Danny. The Star. en-GB. 12 July 2019.
  22. Web site: Former Matlock Town players ready for new adventure. www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk. en. 2020-03-09.
  23. Web site: JUSTIN TELLUS BECOMES DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL FOR LEEDS UNITED HUB. Maltese Football. en-GB. 12 July 2019.
  24. Web site: JYoung Derbyshire players wanted for Leeds United's elite development scholarship. Matlock Mercury. en-GB. 12 July 2019.
  25. Web site: Academy head of recruitment & development appointed – Chesterfield FC . 2022-11-04 . en-US.
  26. Web site: Tellus named Academy Head of Recruitment and Development Officer at Chesterfield . 2022-11-04 . Times of Malta . en-gb.
  27. Web site: 2022-01-20 . Justin Tellus appointed Academy Head of Recruitment and Development Officer at Chesterfield FC . 2022-11-04 . SportsDesk . en-US.
  28. News: First taste of success for Stripes. Kevin. Azzopardi. 1998. The Maltese Times.
  29. News: Second honour for Birkirkara. Vella. Silvio. 1998. The Malta Independent.

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