Plev_Ellis

Plev Ellis

Plev Ellis

Irish footballer


Plevna Ellis was an Irish association footballer who played as a forward during the 1930s.[2] His name, Plevna, is a reference to the 1877 Siege of Plevna, which was located in modern-day Bulgaria, an uncle of his had fought with the British Army there during the siege. [3]

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Born in 1909, Plev Ellis was a part of the Bohemians amateur team of the 1930s.[4] He won seven full international caps for Ireland, making his debut against Switzerland in May 1935 alongside fellow Bohemian Paddy O'Kane.[5]

Honours

Bohemians


References

  1. "Plev Ellis". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  2. Irish Independent, 24 October 1962
  3. Bohemian FC match programme
  4. Terry O'Rourke, Sean Ryan (1985). Gillette book of the FAI CUP. Irish Soccer Co-op.



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