You always say, I'm devoted to a team, but how much are you devoted to it? Is it the companionship through thick and thin? Or did you give up a brighter future for it? Or do you put your heart and soul into it? It's all explained in a tattoo.
Unlike talented players who are introduced to soccer at the age of two or even younger, Elliott knew only "balls" as a child, not soccer balls. For him, this round object was the most difficult thing in the world to handle.
However, even a diamond in the rough has its day to shine. It was during a vacation in Brighton Beach that Elliott's father, Scott, was captivated by a seemingly simple game of kicking a ball over a sand pit three times out of five. Scott was too nervous to finish the first three times to get a gift, so he wanted his son to try.
Was it luck, or just extraordinary strength?Elliott surprisingly managed to kick the ball through the bunker without falling in. At that moment, Elliott's parents went from concentration to shock to admiration from their guests and boss. There was no one who did not envy Elliott's footwork, and it was at this moment that Elliott's soccer talent finally became apparent.
Elliott was born in an area close to West London, where the blue power of London was at its peak, and most iconic at the time, was Mourinho's Chelsea. Not only did it revitalize London's pride, but it also gave England an alternative to Manchester United in Europe.
But Elliott was different, more attracted to the warm and gracious Liverpool from the small fishing village in the north than the arrogant and cold Chelsea.
Those classic jerseys, Carlsberg, Benitez, Gerrard, the Champions League winners, all of it convinced Elliott that wearing this jersey would allow him to call the shots on the field like a captain and become a superb midfielder.
It was at this point that the seed of hope took root in his heart, and Gerrard naturally became the player he grew up idolizing.
Despite his unrivaled talent, Elliott had his fair share of difficulties when he first began his search for a soccer youth academy. From Fulham to Chelsea, he excelled during his trials, but the end result was nothing.
Anxious, that's the best way to describe his father, Scott, at the time. During the second week of the Chelsea trial, Scott wanted to know if Elliott had a chance of staying with the "star maker". At this point, the Dean of Youth Development, who was talking to Scott, commented on Elliott, "Elliott is too small."
"Technically, he's in our top three players. But on a full-court scale, I don't think he's up to it. Because of his size." Chelsea.
What a harsh truth to reject a player on the basis of his size, but the world always forgets the lessons that history teaches us. Remember that little boy from Neuville, Argentina? He was also small in stature, but taught the world a lesson with his extraordinary skills. In response, Scott knew exactly where his son's talent lay, and despite not being able to join one of the world's top youth academies, and with regret, he still spoke out firmly with the following words.
"I don't agree with you. Though I respect your opinion. That's okay." Scott Elliott
It wasn't just Scott who was affected by the heartless rejection; young Elliott also began to doubt whether he really had what it takes to play soccer, a blow that was too cruel for a growing child.
In life, there is always a little sun to keep you warm, even when there is a lot of gloom and doom, and Elliott's first sun was his father.
"I don't care what you do, but you have to give it your all. There's no excuse for not trying."
"When you step on the pitch, whether it's Messi or Crow, once you cross that line, you're the best player on the pitch. End of discussion. On the field, always stay confident and show what you're made of."
"Once you leave the field, never talk about yourself. If someone talks about you, just keep your head down." Scott Elliott
