Leeds Striker Linked With Carlisle

Last updated : 20 July 2008 By Andy Van Hagen
Reports suggest the Cumbrians have made a bid for the 26-year-old Leeds United striker, although both clubs have so far declined to comment.

"I won't name names and I won't comment on speculation," Carlisle manager John Ward said. "But I can assure supporters that I am working very hard to try and improve this squad."

Elding was one of seven players left out of the Leeds squad for their pre-season tour of Ireland.

Crewe Alexandra boss Steve Holland is understood to be still keen on bringing the former Boston, Kettering and Stevenage forward to Gresty Road despite two previous failed attempts.

Anthony Elding (Leeds) Information
Elding signed for Leeds on January 31, 2008, after an offer was accepted by Stockport County for an undisclosed amount. Elding travelled to the club's Thorp Arch training ground and completed the deal the same day. United are believed to have snatched the striker from the clutches of Hartlepool United, who had two bids for him rejected. The deal was confirmed just before the transfer deadline. He scored his first competitive goal for Leeds in the 2-1 defeat at home to Cheltenham Town.
Date of birth
Friday, 16th April 1982
Height
6.1
Place of birth
Boston, England
Weight
12.2
Nationality
England
Position
Forward
Comments
Squad No.
Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team
DebutApps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
02 Feb 20084 (5)100
13 Jan 200745 (7)2650
01 Sep 200618 (3)500
22 Feb 2003115 (10)56280
16 Sep 200018 (22)710
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season
First App.Apps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
11 Aug 200729 (12)1620
01 Sep 200638 (3)1630
13 Aug 200519 (3)960
14 Aug 200446 (2)21100
09 Aug 200338 (3)1990
10 Aug 200215 (8)740
03 Nov 200113 (6)600
16 Sep 20002 (10)100
Appearances 200 (+ 47 as sub); Goals 95; Yellow cards 34; Red cards 0