Plev Ellis

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Plev Ellis
Personal information
Full name Plevna Turner Ellis
Date of birth 1909
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Date of death 23 September 1973[1]
Position Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1927-1939 Bohemians
International career
1935-1937 Ireland (FAI) 7 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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]

Career

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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

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Bohemians

References

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  4. ^ Bohemian FC match programme
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