Nathan Elder
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Nathan John Elder is an English footballer who plays for Hereford United
on loan from Hayes and Yeading United F.C. in the Blue Square Premier League.
career, Elder played for his home-town team of Hornchurch
, and also played for Aveley
, both of whom play in the Isthmian League
.
Elder joined Brighton
on 1 January 2007, after 'the Seagulls' paid his former club Billericay Town
a small transfer fee, believed to be £10,000, after being impressed with his talent during a match for Isthmian League
Billericay against non-league rivals Worthing
.
At Brighton, Elder found first-team opportunites under Dean Wilkins
very difficult. During his time there he only started three games, two in the league and one in the Football League Trophy
, scoring just twice for the club in total. On 31 January 2008 Elder joined Brentford
for £35,000.
He scored an own goal on his debut for Brentford against Mansfield Town
after just 15 minutes, but scored the winner as Brentford eventually won 3–2.
On 3 August 2009 he signed for Shrewsbury Town on a three year deal for an undisclosed fee. Elder was transfer listed on 9 November 2009, however, with manager Paul Simpson unhappy with a performance in the 1-0 FA Cup loss at home to non-league Staines Town
.
On 15 January 2010 Elder joined Blue Square Premier
club AFC Wimbledon
on loan until the end of the 2009-10 season. The day after he signed, Elder scored his debut goal in AFC Wimbledon's 2-0 home win against Mansfield Town
and picked up the man of the match award. He made a total of 18 appearances for the Dons and scored 3 goals. Shortly before he was due to return to Shrewsbury, Elder picked up an injury in a game at Tamworth
. It was later discovered that he had suffered a tear of his anterior cruciate ligament
and would be out for at least 6 months. It was announced on 24 June 2011 that he was to be released.
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
on loan from Hayes and Yeading United F.C. in the Blue Square Premier League.
Career
During his early footballFootball (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
career, Elder played for his home-town team of Hornchurch
A.F.C. Hornchurch
AFC Hornchurch are an English football club based in Hornchurch, Greater London. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Hornchurch Stadium....
, and also played for Aveley
Aveley F.C.
Aveley F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Aveley, Essex. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Mill Field.-Club history:...
, both of whom play in the Isthmian League
Isthmian League
The Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. It is sponsored by Ryman, and therefore officially known as the Ryman League. It was founded in 1905 by amateur clubs in the London area...
.
Elder joined Brighton
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
on 1 January 2007, after 'the Seagulls' paid his former club Billericay Town
Billericay Town F.C.
Billericay Town Football Club are an English football club based in Billericay, Essex, who currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division....
a small transfer fee, believed to be £10,000, after being impressed with his talent during a match for Isthmian League
Isthmian League
The Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. It is sponsored by Ryman, and therefore officially known as the Ryman League. It was founded in 1905 by amateur clubs in the London area...
Billericay against non-league rivals Worthing
Worthing United F.C.
Worthing United F.C. is a football club based in Worthing, England that have played in the Sussex County League since their inception in 1988. They gained promotion from Division Three in their second season . In 2004, they gained promotion from Division Two. Between 2004 and 2009, they were...
.
At Brighton, Elder found first-team opportunites under Dean Wilkins
Dean Wilkins
Dean Mark Wilkins is an English former footballer and the ex manager of English football team Brighton & Hove Albion. Wilkins was temporarily in charge of Southampton, after the sacking of Alan Pardew, but was succeeded by Nigel Adkins after only 3 games.-Club career:Born in Hillingdon, Wilkins...
very difficult. During his time there he only started three games, two in the league and one in the Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
, scoring just twice for the club in total. On 31 January 2008 Elder joined Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
for £35,000.
He scored an own goal on his debut for Brentford against Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
after just 15 minutes, but scored the winner as Brentford eventually won 3–2.
On 3 August 2009 he signed for Shrewsbury Town on a three year deal for an undisclosed fee. Elder was transfer listed on 9 November 2009, however, with manager Paul Simpson unhappy with a performance in the 1-0 FA Cup loss at home to non-league Staines Town
Staines Town F.C.
Staines Town FC are an English football club based in Staines, Surrey. They are currently competing in the Conference South. The team are usually known as 'The Swans'...
.
On 15 January 2010 Elder joined Blue Square Premier
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
club AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon is a professional English football club that traces its origins to Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. Based at Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, the club are members of Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football....
on loan until the end of the 2009-10 season. The day after he signed, Elder scored his debut goal in AFC Wimbledon's 2-0 home win against Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
and picked up the man of the match award. He made a total of 18 appearances for the Dons and scored 3 goals. Shortly before he was due to return to Shrewsbury, Elder picked up an injury in a game at Tamworth
Tamworth F.C.
Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
. It was later discovered that he had suffered a tear of his anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
and would be out for at least 6 months. It was announced on 24 June 2011 that he was to be released.