Anthony Elding

Who is Anthony Elding?

Anthony Lee Elding is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for IFA Premiership side Ballinamallard United.

Born in Boston, Lincolnshire, Elding played for the a host of different clubs at youth level before signing for his hometown team Boston United in 2001. After two seasons with United that saw loan spells with Bedford Town and Gainsborough Trinity he moved on to Stevenage Borough where he scored 50 league goals in 106 league appearances. In 2006 he had a brief spell with Kettering Town before re-signing with Boston. He later moved on to Stockport County before joining Leeds United in 2008. His stay at Elland Road was brief and he moved on to Crewe Alexandra. Whilst with Alex he only netted once in two seasons and spent time on loan at Lincoln City and back with Kettering. In the summer of 2010 he joined Hungarian Premier League side Ferencváros before returning to England to sign with Rochdale. Whilst with Dale he spent time back on loan with Stockport County before joining Grimsby Town in July 2010. Elding played one and a half seasons with The Mariners but following a loan spell with Preston North End he was released in February 2013.