Roger Eli

Roger Eli is a former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crewe Alexandra, York City, Bury, Burnley and Scunthorpe United. Eli is best known for his time at Burnley where he was a key player for the Clarets in the Fourth Division Championship winning side of the 1991–1992 season.

Playing career Roger Eli was born in Bradford in 1965 and began his football career at Leeds United in 1983.

Retirement

Eli's later career was beset by injuries and he did not make many further starts for Burnley after they gained promotion. He was eventually released in 1994 and moved to Scunthorpe where he made two appearances but injury forced his retirement from the game.