Calum Elliot

Calum "Clum" Elliot (born 30 March 1987, in Edinburgh) is a Scotland professional football (soccer) currently playing for Scottish First Division club Heart of Midlothian F.C..

Career

Domestic

Elliot grew up in south-western Edinburgh, attending Bonaly Primary School then Firrhill High School. He signed for Heart of Midlothian F.C. in 2004-05 in Scottish football, having previously played with their youth initiative and Salvesen Boys Club. He made his first team debut as a substitute against Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. early in the 2004-2005 season. He scored his first Hearts goals in the 5-0 win over Falkirk F.C. in December 2005. Less than a week later he signed a new three-and-a-half year deal with the Jambos. His form during the 2005-06 in Scottish football season ensured he was considered a possible candidate for the 2006 Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year, although the title was won by Kilmarnock F.C. Steven Naismith.

Elliot was surprised to find himself available for loan at the beginning of the 2006-07 in Scottish football season, although his initial anger and disappointment were replaced by an acceptance of the benefit of regular first team action. Despite interest from Dunfermline Athletic F.C. and Falkirk, Elliot eventually joined Motherwell F.C. on a six month loan from August 2006 to January 2007.

In May 2008, Elliot was linked with a move to Scottish Football League First Division side Dunfermline Athletic. Inverness Caley Thistle were also reported to be looking at the unsettled Striker in June 2008.

It is now rumoured that he is on the brink of a move to the Highlands.

However on 21 July 2008 it was reported that Elliot had travelled south of the border for talks with newly-promoted Coca-Cola League 1 side MK Dons.

26 August 2008 - Livingston F.C. have signed Hearts striker Callum Elliot on a loan deal.

International

Elliot was rewarded with a place in the Scotland national under-19 football team squad for the UEFA U-19 Championship 2006. He scored twice during the tournament, including the winner in the 1-0 semi-final victory over the Czech Republic national football team, as Scotland creditably finished runners-up. In the summer of 2007, Elliot was selected in the squad Scotland squad for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which was held in Canada.

Personal life

Elliot shot to more widespread infamy in April 2008 when a video of him and his boyfriend dancing to Endless Summer by Cascada appeared on Youtube. This has led to him being dubbed Billy Elliot by supporters.