Longford Town have promoted former Sligo Rovers forward Anthony Elding to U17 Manager.
Elding who was part of the Boston United side which won the English Conference in 2001 and also an FAI Cup winner with Sligo Rovers spent most of his playing career in England.
Elding lined out for Stockport County, Leeds United, Crewe Alexandra, Grimsby Town, Preston North End, Sligo Rovers, Cork City and Derry City among others.
“I am extremely delighted to be given this opportunity in progressing up as U17 manager after managing the LTFC U15's last season” said Elding.
“We made fantastic strides last season where I have progressed a number of players from U15 up to the U17's. They bring great potential in being the future of the football club”.
Elding took over the Longford U15 Manager's position in 2020 before being appointed to the 17's position for 2021 and is a current holder of the UEFA A Licence.
“I’m a driven, passionate, forward thinking, self-motivated manager with strong leadership qualities whilst applying excellent organisation skills”.
“I am extremely adaptable with a 100% committed attitude and professional outlook on the game.
When the club offered me the U17 Managers position, I was keen in securing this challenging new role within this ambitious football club in which there is scope for future growth”.
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Longford Town FC is delighted to announce former Leeds United, Preston North End, Sligo Rovers, Cork City and Derry City player, Anthony Elding as U17 Manager.
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— Longford Town FC (@LongfordTownFC) February 6, 2021
“Now that Longford is competing in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, this gives the youths great inspiration to be a part of a top flight football club that has a great background in giving its youth academy players & young aspiring managers an opportunity”.
