Eli Postin (3 June 1908 – 1991) was an English professional footballer who played as an

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. Postin started playing football for

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(now in the

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), where he was spotted by

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scouts in 1931 and was signed and played that season in the second team. He was transferred then to

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and then on to

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. While at Cardiff City he was the club's joint top scorer in the 1933–34 season. He later played for

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where he changed from professional to semi-professional and signed for Brierley Hill Alliance. He still played as an amateur at the age of 50. The supporters always yelled out "Nod 'em in, Eli" as he went up for a header in the box. Postin earned a 'Junior International Cap' he was awarded for representing the Birmingham County FA against Scotland Juniors at Villa Park in 1931. The B.C.F.A beat Scotland 5–2 with Eli scoring two of the goals.

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1908 births 1991 deaths English men's footballers Men's association football forwards English Football League players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Cardiff City F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Brierley Hill Alliance F.C. players Place of birth missing {{England-footy-forward-stub