Longford Town appoint former Sligo Rovers FAI Cup winner Anthony Elding as under-17 boss

Premier Division Longford Town have confirmed the appointment of Anthony Elding as the club’s new under-17 manager.

Elding was previously in charge of Longford’s under-15s after being appointed initially during the 2020 campaign.

The UEFA A Licence holder played for Leeds United, Preston North End, Sligo Rovers, Cork City and Derry City during his playing career.

“I am extremely delighted to be given this opportunity in progressing up as U17 manager after managing the under-15's last season,” Elding told Longford’s media team.

“We made fantastic strides last season where I have progressed a number of players from under-15 up to the under-17's.

“I’m a driven, passionate, forward thinking, self-motivated manager with strong leadership qualities whilst applying excellent organisation skills.”

The 38-year-old added: “Now that Longford is competing in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, this gives the youths great inspiration to be a part of a top flight football club that has a great background in giving its youth academy players and young aspiring managers an opportunity.”