Tom Elliott (footballer)
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Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliott (born 9 November 1990) is an English
professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County
.
, Elliott began his career at hometown club Leeds United
, spending loan spells at Macclesfield Town
, Bury
and Rotherham United
. While at Rotherham, manager Ronnie Moore
was critical of Elliott's attitude, saying "Paul Warne
came on last weekend and was magnificent and he's 37 but runs round like a 2 year old while. Tom's 19 and runs around like a 40 year old. It drives me crackers really." Elliott's spell at Rotherham was affected by injuries.
Elliott was released by Leeds, signing a short-term deal with Scottish side Hamilton Academical
on 31 January 2011.
Elliott was released by Hamilton in May 2011.
Elliott went on trial with Bradford City
in June 2011.
He joined Stockport County
in August 2011.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer who plays as a striker for Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
.
Leeds United
Born in LeedsLeeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
, Elliott began his career at hometown club Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
, spending loan spells at Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield Town F.C.
Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium...
, Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
and Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
. While at Rotherham, manager Ronnie Moore
Ronnie Moore
Ronald David "Ronnie" Moore is an English football manager and former player. He is considered one of the greatest Rotherham United players of all time, and is also considered the best manager Rotherham United have ever had, becoming a club legend. and went on to manage the Millers for seven years...
was critical of Elliott's attitude, saying "Paul Warne
Paul Warne
Paul Warne is an English professional footballer playing in his second spell at Rotherham United and is well known for his hard working style....
came on last weekend and was magnificent and he's 37 but runs round like a 2 year old while. Tom's 19 and runs around like a 40 year old. It drives me crackers really." Elliott's spell at Rotherham was affected by injuries.
Elliott was released by Leeds, signing a short-term deal with Scottish side Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
on 31 January 2011.
Elliott was released by Hamilton in May 2011.
Elliott went on trial with Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
in June 2011.
He joined Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
in August 2011.