Michael McElhatton (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Michael McElhatton is a former Irish
footballer.
, 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.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
footballer.
Playing career
McElhatton began his career with AFC BournemouthA.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
, progressing from the youth ranks to the first-team. After a spell with Scarborough
Scarborough F.C.
Scarborough Football Club was an English football club based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. They were one of the oldest football clubs in England, formed in 1879, before they were wound up on 20 June 2007, with debts of £2.5 million.In the 2006–07 season...
from 1996–1998, he switched to Conference
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
, 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
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
in 2001.
In February 2002 McElhatton joined Chester City
Chester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
on loan, with his two month stint with the club including two superbly taken goals in a 4–0 win at Stalybridge Celtic
Stalybridge Celtic F.C.
Stalybridge Celtic are an English full time professional football club from Stalybridge, Greater Manchester in North West England. The club, which plays its home matches at Bower Fold, is currently in the Conference North in the sixth tier of the English football league system...
. Unfortunately he was to never make another senior appearance after helping Chester win 2–0 at Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
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
Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the 2001 Census the town has a population of 163,444, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth...
area to work in the building trade.