Shaun Elliott

For other people with similar names, see Shawn Elliott (disambiguation).

Shaun Elliott (born 26 January 1957) is an English former professional footballer.

Shaun Elliott

Personal information
Full name	Shaun Elliott[1]
Date of birth	(1957-01-26) 26 January 1957 (age 68)[1]
Place of birth	Haltwhistle, England
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1975–1986	Sunderland	321	(11)
1981	→ Seattle Sounders (loan)	21	(4)
1986–1988	Norwich City	31	(2)
1988–1990	Blackpool	67	(0)
1990–1992	Colchester United	56	(1)
1991	Albany Capitals	13	(0)
International career
1980–1981	England B	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Elliott 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 United States in 1991, playing 13 times without scoring for the Albany Capitals in the American Professional Soccer League.

Elliott was captain at Sunderland and led them to the 1985 Milk Cup final, but missed the match through 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.

Honours

Club

Sunderland^[3]

• Football League Second Division Runner-up (1): 1979–80

Colchester United^[4]

• Football Conference Winner (1): 1991–92
• Football Conference Runner-up (1): 1990–91