Matt Elliott to play in MarathonBet #NonLeagueChallenge Legends game

By Ray Simpson

Matt Elliott to play in MarathonBet #NonLeagueChallenge Legends game

Matt Elliott is the latest star to agree to play in Sunday’s MarathonBet #NonLeagueChallenge Legends...

Matt Elliott

Matt Elliott is the latest star to agree to play in Sunday’s MarathonBet #NonLeagueChallenge Legends game.

Centre half Matt worked his way up the football ladder to become a very successful centre half with Leicester City.

After making one appearance for Charlton Athletic, he was released and went to Torquay United where he stayed for three seasons, making over 100 appearances.

He was then signed by Scunthorpe for £50,000 in March 1992, then Oxford United for £150,000 in November 1993, before joining Leicester City for £1.6 million in January 1997.

He made nearly 300 appearances for Leicester over eight seasons, scoring both goals in their 2000 League Cup final win over Tranmere. He retired from the game in 2005 because of a knee injury.

In total, he started 709 games in his career, scoring 85 goals, and another 18 appearances for Scotland between 1997 and 2001.

The match kicks off at 2pm, and you can pay on the gate -- £10 adults, £5 for concessions and Under 16s, free for under 5s

The Marathon Bet Legends (managed by Sir Geoff Hurst)

Richard Dunne

Chris Waddle

Kieron Dyer

Danny Mills

Julio Arca

George Boateng

Luke Young

Alan Stubbs

Yakubu

Marco Gabbiadini

Muzzy Izzet

Clinton Morrison

David Preece

Russell Hoult

With more to follow!

 

The Darlo Legends:

Craig Liddle

Robbie Painter

Amar Purewal

Liam Hatch

Alan White

Tommy Wright

Graeme Armstrong

Leon Scott

Chris Moore

Peter Jameson

Chris Senior

Micky Cummins

Martin Smith

Jamie Chandler

Plus two fans who successfully bid for places:

Michael Barrass

Michael Matthews

The game is due to kick off at 2pm, but both teams will be warming up on the pitch from 1.15pm, and so it will be a great chance to meet the players from both sides.