1. Anthony Lee Elding was born on 16 April 1982 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a Striker, Since retiring, Elding has held first-team coaching positions at Sligo Rovers as coach, assistant manager at Athlone Town, in League of Ireland Premier Division and League of Ireland First Division respectively.
Anthony Elding later moved on to Stockport County before joining Leeds United in 2008.
Anthony Elding's stay at Elland Road was brief and he moved on to Crewe Alexandra.
Anthony Elding spent time on loan at Lincoln City and back with Kettering.
Anthony Elding played one and a half seasons with The Mariners where he was vice captain but following a loan spell with Preston North End he left by mutual consent in February 2013.
Anthony Elding spent the next three years in Ireland playing with Sligo Rovers, Cork City, Ballinamallard United and Derry City.
Between 2003 and 2005 Anthony Elding was capped 6 times by the England C team.
However, no move materialised and Anthony Elding remained with Boston, completing the season with six league goals from twelve starts at the Pilgrims secured the Football Conference title and promotion to the Football League.
Anthony Elding made his Football League debut in Boston's inaugural game at home to AFC Bournemouth on 10 August 2002 but was stretchered off with an ankle injury.
Anthony Elding was at his most prolific during his time with Stevenage and was a favourite of the fans.
Anthony Elding was put on the transfer list as a result of an argument with manager Graham Westley.
Anthony Elding signed for an undisclosed five figure sum for fellow League Two team Stockport County at the start of 2007.
However, on 16 October 2007, Anthony Elding was suspended by Stockport, for a potential breach of contract, and potential breach of Football League rule 66.4 which prevents a player from approaching another club with a view to instigating a move.
Anthony Elding travelled to the club's Thorp Arch training ground and completed the deal the same day.
Anthony Elding then said to the media that his goals could rebolster Leeds' playoff hopes.
Anthony Elding never got a regular run of games at Leeds, scoring just one goal, he was deemed surplus to requirements by Gary McAllister and sold to Crewe.
Anthony Elding made his debut as a substitute for Shaun Miller against Brighton in the opening fixture on 9 August 2008.
Anthony Elding made his first start against Barnsley in the League cup First Round and scored his first goal during this game on 12 August 2008.
Anthony Elding scored 3 in his first 5 games for Crewe but then failed to score again in another 27 appearances, finishing with 3 goals for Crewe in 32 matches, and only 1 league goal in 26 games.
Anthony Elding came back to Crewe on the same day as teammate Michael O'Connor.
Anthony Elding had stated that he would wish to return to Lincoln if he was not in the first team plans but manager Gudjon Thordarson stated otherwise, saying that he was in the first team picture.
Anthony Elding was later told that he was free to leave Crewe.
Anthony Elding received interest from Burton Albion, Bradford City, Gillingham, Brentford, Port Vale, Crawley Town and Altrincham.
Anthony Elding scored 8 goals in 15 matches to become their top scorer for the season.
Anthony Elding scored his first goal for dale in the League Cup First Round at Barnsley and this helped dale progress in the cup.
Anthony Elding was previously linked with League One side Plymouth; but turned down the move in favour of joining Grimsby Town.
On Transfer deadline day, speculation was made to whether Anthony Elding would leave after reports were revealed that Football League One side Preston North End were interested, however Preston boss Graham Westley commented saying that he would not be making an offer.
On 4 September 2012, it was announced that Preston had made an offer for Anthony Elding that was turned down by Grimsby, in turn Anthony Elding admitted he wanted to leave after becoming unsettled having fallen behind Andy Cook, Greg Pearson and Dayle Southwell in the forward pecking order, despite Liam Hearn being out with a lengthy injury.
On 24 September 2012, Anthony Elding handed in a transfer request.
On 12 November 2012 having fallen out of contention in the club's first team plans Anthony Elding was told he was able to leave the club on a free transfer if he was able to find a new club.
On 15 November, Preston North End then confirmed that they had signed the striker on loan until 1 January 2013 with Anthony Elding linking up with his former boss from Stevenage Graham Westley.
Anthony Elding played five league games for Preston during his loan spell, failing to score and returned to Grimsby on 1 January 2013.
Anthony Elding left Town on mutual consent on 8 February 2013.
Anthony Elding has made a superb start to his career with the Bit o' Red, scoring six goals in five games.
Anthony Elding played UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round v Molde FK while at sligo Rovers making 2 Appearances both Home an Away legs.
On 16 November 2013, Cork City announced that Anthony Elding had signed for City from Sligo Rovers until the end of the 2014 season.
Anthony Elding became new manager John Caulfields second signing after taking charge, his first being Darren Murphy.
Anthony Elding scored his first competitive goals for the club when he netted two against Waterford United in the Munster Senior Cup.
On 23 May 2014 Anthony Elding moved to Northern Ireland signing with IFA Premiership side Ballinamallard United.
Anthony Elding later went on to feature for Derry City before returning to Sligo Rovers.
Anthony Elding's son Owen Elding, is a professional footballer playing for Sligo Rovers.
Anthony Elding successfully completed his UEFA 'B' License on 27 May 2016.
Anthony Elding went on to completing his UEFA 'A' License on 18 April 2017.
In 2023 Anthony Elding was appointed first team coach at League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers.
In 2025 Anthony Elding was appointed first team assistant manager of League of Ireland First Division club Athlone Town.