Shaun Elliott Explained

Shaun Elliott
Fullname:Shaun Elliott
Birth Date:1957 1, df=y
Birth Place:Haltwhistle, England
Height:[1]
Position:Defender
Years1:1975–1986
Clubs1:Sunderland
Caps1:321
Goals1:11
Years2:1981
Clubs2:Seattle Sounders (loan)
Caps2:21
Goals2:4
Years3:1986–1988
Clubs3:Norwich City
Caps3:31
Goals3:2
Years4:1988–1990
Clubs4:Blackpool
Caps4:67
Goals4:0
Years5:1990–1992
Clubs5:Colchester United
Caps5:56
Goals5:1
Years6:1991
Clubs6:Albany Capitals
Caps6:13
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:1980–1981
Nationalteam1:England B
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0

Shaun Elliott (born 26 January 1957) is an English former professional footballer.

Career

Elliott was a central defender who began his career with Sunderland before playing for Norwich City, Blackpool and Colchester United. He also played with the Seattle Sounders in the North American Soccer League. He ended his professional career in the United States in 1991, playing 13 times without scoring for the Albany Capitals in the American Professional Soccer League.http://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/1991/stats91.htm#Albany

Elliott was captain at Sunderland and led them to the 1985 Milk Cup final, but missed the match through suspension. Sunderland lost the final to Norwich City, who went down to the Second Division with them that season.

While with Sunderland, Elliott won three caps for the England 'B' team.

Honours

Club

Sunderland[2]
Colchester United[3]

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88 . Peter . Dunk . Queen Anne Press . London . 1987 . 262 . 978-0-356-14354-5 .
  2. Web site: Tier Two (Championship) Honours . Coludaybyday.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Conference Honours . Coludaybyday.co.uk.