Keith Ellis (footballer) explained

Keith Ellis
Fullname:Keith Duncan Ellis
Birth Date:6 November 1935
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Position:Forward
Years1:1955–1964
Clubs1:Sheffield Wednesday
Caps1:102
Goals1:52
Years2:1964
Clubs2:Scunthorpe United
Caps2:10
Goals2:5
Years3:1964–1965
Clubs3:Cardiff City
Caps3:22
Goals3:9
Years4:1965–1966
Clubs4:Lincoln City
Caps4:7
Goals4:0

Keith Duncan Ellis (born 6 November 1935) is an English former professional footballer. During his career, he made over 100 appearances in the Football League most notably for Sheffield Wednesday.

Career

Ellis began his career with Sheffield Wednesday, making his professional debut in March 1955 against Preston North End. However, due to the form of Roy Shiner, he found first-team chances limited in his first few season before becoming a regular following the appointment of Harry Catterick as manager.[1] His most prolific season at the club came in 1960–61, scoring 19 times including a hattrick during a 7–2 victory over Manchester United on 1 February 1961.[2] He fell out favour at the club during the 1963–64 season and was sold to Scunthorpe United in March 1964, but left the club six months later to join Cardiff City in exchange for Dick Scott. He spent one season at Ninian Park before finishing his league career with Lincoln City.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 2006 . 56 . Derby . 1-85983-462-0.
  2. Web site: Manchester United 2–7 Sheffield Wednesday . mufcinfo.com . 1 March 2017.