Shaun Elliott

Shaun Elliott (born 26 January 1957 in Haltwhistle) is an English former professional footballer. He 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 USA 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 the 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.

References

*"Canary Citizens" by Mark Davage, John Eastwood, Kevin Platt, published by Jarrold Publishing, (2001), ISBN 0-7117-2020-7
* [http://www.ex-canaries.co.uk/players/elliot.htm Career information at ex-canaries.co.uk]
* [http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player/shaunelliott.htm Profile at Neil Brown's statistics site]
* [http://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/1991/stats91.htm]