A CHAT WITH: Nathan Ellington

Its Duke on Duke! Jack spoke with former Gas striker Nathan "The
Duke" Ellington, as they looked back on his career and time at
the club.

Coming to Rovers from non-league Nathan made a huge impact at
Rovers. Playing alongside Gas greats such as Cureton and Roberts
he talks about how much he learned from all the players he played
along side. A trait he continued throughout his career as he went
up the leagues.

He is most remembered for scoring a hat-trick against Derby in a
3-1 win in 2002. This was the first time a team from the Third
Division had beaten a Premier League team in the FA Cup. He was
named PFA Division Three team of the year for 2001–02.

He talks about his life after Rovers, moving on to eventually
play in the Premier League. He talks about his spells at Wigan
and how difficult it can be for a player in contract
negotiations.

They also talk about his conversion to Islam in 2005. How team
mates treated him differently and requests to shave off his
beard.

In 2011, he set up the Association of Muslim Footballers, whose
purpose is to provide a network for Muslim players and families,
highlighting the positive Muslim role models within the
professional game and working to improve relationships between
players of other beliefs. 




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