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Eli was tried in various positions but eventually established himself as a striker. During the 1990 to 1991 season Eli made only 15 starts but scored 10 goals as
Burnley reached the Fourth Division Play-offs but missed out on promotion. However, it was during the following season that Eli really
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Eli's later career was beset by injuries and he did not make many further starts for
Burnley after they gained promotion. He was eventually released in 1994 and moved to Scunthorpe where he made two appearances but injury forced his retirement from the game.
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Eli was known for his commitment and high work rate and the chant of 'Eli-Eli-Eli-Eli' was a regular one at Turf Moor as he turned in some top performances. Possibly Eli's best goal was against
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Roger Eli is now a successful businessman and owns an office supply company which made a £1million turnover in 2008.
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in 1986. Various moves followed before Eli finally settled at
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in 1983. Eli made two appearances for the Whites before moving to
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