Michael McElhatton (footballer)

For Irish actor and writer, see Michael McElhatton.

Michael McElhatton (born 16 April 1975) is an Irish former footballer.

Michael McElhatton

Personal information
Full name	Michael Terrence McElhatton
Date of birth	(1975-04-16) 16 April 1975 (age 50)
Place of birth	Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1991–1993	AFC Bournemouth
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1993–1996	AFC Bournemouth	42	(2)
1996–1998	Scarborough	70	(7)
1998–2002	Rushden & Diamonds	69	(16)
2002	→Chester City (loan)	8	(2)
International career
	Republic of Ireland Schoolboys
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

McElhatton began his career with AFC Bournemouth, progressing from the youth ranks to the first-team.^[1] After a spell with Scarborough from 1996 to 1998, he switched to Conference side Rushden & Diamonds, where he would play for four years. A serious knee injury during this period,^[1] limited his 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.^[1] He never made 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

External links

• Michael McElhatton at Soccerbase
• Rushden & Diamonds career profile