Michael McElhatton (born 16 April 1975 in
Killarney) is an Irish former
footballer.
Playing career
McElhatton began his career with
AFC Bournemouth
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, progressing from the youth ranks to the first-team.
After a spell with
Scarborough from 1996 to 1998, he switched to
Conference
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Conferences can be used as a form of group decision-making, although discussion, not always decisions, are the main p ...
side
Rushden & Diamonds, where he would play for four years. A serious knee injury during this period,
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
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.
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
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Rushden & Diamonds career profile
References
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1975 births
Living people
People from Killarney
Association footballers from County Kerry
English Football League players
National League (English football) players
Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
Men's association football midfielders
AFC Bournemouth players
Rushden & Diamonds F.C. players
Chester City F.C. players
Scarborough F.C. players