Former Ireland international Stephen Elliott joins Morpeth Town from Drogheda United

Morpeth Town have announced the signing of former Republic of Ireland international striker Stephen Elliott from Drogheda United.

 

The 2016 FA Vase winners are currently top of the Northern Football League Division One.

 

The move sees Elliott return to the north-east of England, having previously played for Sunderland between 2004 and 2007.

 

 

Elliott went on to play with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Preston North End, Norwich City, Hearts, Coventry City and Carlisle United before returning to Ireland to sign for Shelbourne.

 



He would make just six appearances for Shels before leaving the club by mutual consent and signing for Drogheda United in January.

 

Elliott made 22 appearances for the Boynesiders in all competitions, scoring twice. Both of his goals came in the league, in 4-1 defeats to Cork City and Galway United.

 

“It’s a big boost to the club,” Morpeth Town chairman Ken Beattie told the club’s website.

 



He has played in the Premier League so he brings a lot of experience which the young lads will benefit from.

 

“More recently he has been playing in the Republic of Ireland which is a tough, physical league.

 

“He replaces Michael Chilton, who left for Ashington. We did need to add to the squad as we always need to improve. He is a lovely lad and everyone will get on with him.”

 

“It’s just another stepping stone in the progression of the club.

 

“We want to try and have the best team and the best facilities and to try to boost the town and bring on the junior teams which we want to drive the club forward.”