Ellon United F.C.
| Full name | Ellon United Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | c.1890 |
| Ground |
The Meadows Meadows Way Ellon |
| League | SJFA North Superleague |
| 2014–15 | SJFA North Superleague, 12th |
Ellon United Football Club are a Scottish football club from the town of Ellon, Aberdeenshire. Members of the Scottish Junior Football Association, they currently play in the SJFA North Superleague. Founded around 1890, the club had also played in local Amateur and Senior competitions before joining the SJFA in 1974. They are based in The Meadows Sports Centre in Ellon along with Ellon RFC and local football sides. Club colours are red and black.
In 2012 under new management Ellon United completed the signing of ex Montrose player Scott Whelan and ex Aberdeen starlet Ryan Stewart in a joint bid.
Ellon United captured the marquee loan signing of young starlet Callum Tremaine from Fraserburgh. Currently scoring goals for fun and is this seasons top goal scorer. He is also well known for his penalty taking abilities, having 'rolled' many in from the spot. One famously captured on video against Dundee Violet, which sealed United's spot in the next round of the cup.
At the beginning of the 2015–16 season the club embarked on a new adventure. The club began interacting with the fans via social media. The club recruited Mark Kevin Watt as head of social media due to his experience in the game. Mark gives detailed match reports and also keeps the fans in the loop by releasing the team line up prior to kick off. The Twitter page @EllonUnitedFC has went from strength to strength after its creation and thus far has 210 followers, one of whom is the professional footballer Scott Golbourne of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Honours
- North East Division One winners: 1983–84
- ATR Group Cup: 2007–08
- Morrison Trophy: 1977–78
- McLeman Cup: 1977–78
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