Striker Anthony Elding pledges: I'll fight for Grimsby Town FC
"I'LL always give 100 per cent for this club and the shirt – when called upon, I'll always do my best."
Those were the words of Grimsby Town striker Anthony Elding as he underlined his commitment to the Mariners.
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COMMITTED: Anthony Elding is determined to force his way back into the Grimsby Town starting XI. Picture: Rick Byrne
After a turbulent week in which the 30-year-old was refused a move to League One side Preston North End, Elding answered his critics in the best possible way on Tuesday.
Few who witnessed his stunning two-goal cameo from the bench at Barrow could accuse the Lincolnshire lad of not giving 100 per cent to the cause.
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And while he admitted that another shot at league football appealed to him, his sole focus is now on achieving that aim with Grimsby.
Elding said: "At the end of the day, I'm a Grimsby Town player and it's my duty to perform to the best of my ability.
"First and foremost, I think it's important to stress that I do want to play football.
"That's what I said to the managers in private after the Mansfield game. I told them that I want to be playing.
"I'm 30 years old, I'm getting no younger and I still feel I've got a lot to offer the game."
Elding was one of the Mariners' shining lights last season, scoring 16 goals.
The striker became a real fans' favourite in the process as he and Liam Hearn terrorised Blue Square Bet Premier defences.
And the frontman sees no reason why he can't replicate that form this time round.
"No disrespect to this club or any other clubs that I've played for in the past, but I feel I'm good enough to play at this level" he added.
"I've read a few things from fans saying that I should earn my place and that they've been disappointed with me. But I will keep working hard and trying to do well for this club.
"In terms of my future, I'm a Grimsby Town player and until the gaffers tell me otherwise, I'll keep working hard for the club, the shirt and the fans."
Comments
by kizzymeg
Thursday, September 06 2012, 10:30PM
“Fans should direct critiscism at the forwards who dont try/score,raise a sweat,not elding.,”
by 10f4pontoon
Thursday, September 06 2012, 7:49PM
“Elds is one of the most honest player we have had recently. He gives 100% each game and has bags of ability to back that up.”
by pontoonergy
Thursday, September 06 2012, 6:56PM
“We have a settled team at the moment including you Elds,so why rock the boat when you are doing okay here.Bench warming is not a fixed position for the player involved,but is a reminder to excel in each game to keep your place,this you have shown in your game against Barrow with hard graft and two goals which earned the club a point.Fans opinions on players are up and down at times just like the teams in this league,hero to zero can be hurtful to the player involved but thats the way it is with some fans in any football club.Elds you are a true mariner and are well liked by the majority of the fans at BP,keep up the good work lad..... no bench for you on saturday.utm.”
by Dexxx
Thursday, September 06 2012, 2:25PM
“Talk is cheap loyalty isn't”
by grims45
Thursday, September 06 2012, 2:07PM
“i would like to apologise for my outburst to elding this was said on the spur of the moment with going to preston utm”
by presscard
Thursday, September 06 2012, 1:52PM
“He always gives his all”
by aitkend_01
Thursday, September 06 2012, 1:41PM
“" those were the words "exactly, only words”
by mark272
Thursday, September 06 2012, 10:08AM
“Its physically impossible to give more than 100%. But to be fair he has scored 2 more than Cook thiss season.”
by howards154
Thursday, September 06 2012, 8:57AM
“He had a good season last year, and I see no reason why he cant this time round, a couple of bad games doesn't make him a bad player. UTM!”
by gy82a
Thursday, September 06 2012, 8:43AM
“well it was there for all to see still giving 110%, comitment not a problem you just keep terrorising them defences...”