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Scott Sellars was brought through the youth team by Eddie Gray, and
like his mentor had a sweet left foot and was capable of producing
defence-splitting balls when he was really on form. Under Billy
Bremner he was deemed surplus to requirements and moved on to
Blackburn where he enjoyed 6 successful years. Howard Wilkinson
briefly brought him back to Elland Road, but that didn't work out. A
couple of years at Newcastle and a little longer at Bolton were
followed by a move to Huddersfield, where he played until the end of
the 2000-01 season when he moved to Denmark to keep himself in a first
team situation. Not a bad player, but you can't help thinking that
there was a lot of potential here that, for one reason or another,
went unfulfilled.
After playing for AGF in Denmark, he returned to English football,
signing for Mansfield close to the transfer deadline in March 2002 to
help them in their promotion push. He was linked with a move to
non-league Kettering in the close season but re-signed at Field Mill
for a further year. Although he started as a regular in the side in
2002-03, suspension and injury meant that he was only involved in
coaching and working with the youngsters from November to the end of
the season.
Morri says: When Scott Sellars was at Newcastle, you felt that you
had a left sided England International on your hands. With his
defence splitting ball, close control he had the world at his feet
when all of a sudden he got injured and Newcastle signed David Ginola
and when he moved on to Bolton you felt that that was the end of any
chance with England.
David says: As a blackburn fan I have to say that Scott Sellars
(with Simon Garner) was one of my all-time favourite players.
Certainly, one of the best players never to play for England. I agree
totally with Jabba about some 'potential unfulfilled' although he was
quiet character and suffered from injuries. I personally will never
forgive Dalglish for getting rid of him after the promotion season.
Every goal we scored during that season seemed to involve Scott in
some form. I was so happy to see him play so well for Newcastle. The
word educated left foot is truly an understatement with Scott, and
this coupled with great vision, made him an enormous talent. Ask
Keegan!
Chris Thomson says: I thought that Scott signed for Kettering this
season. What has happened to the 36 year old left sided playmaking
veteran?
GF says: Scott Sellars is a really good player! He can play the
tight places and is technical good. He played for my club in Denmark
AGF in the 22 of April 2001 - 3 December 2001. And I know we all miss
him. Scott Sellars I wish you all that luck you need. You are a god in
Aarhus in
Denmark!
Phil says: A true Rovers legend ... I saw him play against a lot of
our current team today and he is still phenomenal
Nick Blade says: Scott is now coaching part time at the Sheffield
United academy, having finally retired from playing. Incidentally, the
academy is situated very close to the Sellars family home in
Wincobank, so Scott really has returned to his roots (despite being a
Sheff Weds fan!) His son is also at the SUFC academy, and his brother
Chris also does a bit of coaching there.
Andy Canning says: I played in the Leeds junior side with Scott and
have never since seen at close hand a more skilful player. His left
foot supplied many a goal for me and striking partner Wayne
Roebuck. I'm pleased to hear he his working at the Sheffield United
Academy close to home. His dad Brian was kind to me trying to get me a
break at Matlock when I didnt' make it at Leeds.
jordan roberson says: legend the greatest coach i have ever worked
with
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