Emrys Ellis (29 June 1904 — 24 June 1981) was a
Welsh international
footballer
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.
Career
Ellis was a school master by profession. He joined non-league Nunhead in 1927, winning the
Isthmian League
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Founded in 1905 by amateur clubs in the London area, th ...
in the 1928–29 and 1929–30 seasons. He was part of the
Wales national football team
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between 1930 and 1931, playing 3 matches. He played his first match on 25 October 1930 against
Scotland
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as one of the so-called Unknowns and his last match on 5 December 1931 against
Northern Ireland
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. During his career, Ellis also played for
Oswestry Town.
Honours
Nunhead
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Isthmian League
The Isthmian League () is a regional Association football, football league covering Greater London, East of England, East and South East England, featuring mostly semi-professional clubs.
Founded in 1905 by amateur clubs in the London area, th ...
:
1928–29,
1929–30
See also
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List of Wales international footballers (alphabetical)
The Wales national football team has represented Wales in international association football since 1876, making it the third oldest international football team. They played their 1876 Scotland v Wales football match, first official match on 25 ...
References
1904 births
1981 deaths
Footballers from Ruabon
Welsh men's footballers
Wales men's international footballers
Oswestry Town F.C. players
Men's association football midfielders
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