Birthplace: Southampton

Wade will forever be heralded at Turf Moor for scoring one of the the most important goals in Burnley's history, beating Sheffield United stopper Paddy Kenny with a fantastic 25-yard strike in the 2010 Play-Off Final at Wembley to secure the Clarets' promotion to the Barclays Premier League.

And he continues to be a firm fans' favourite, closing in on 300 appearances for the club since joining for a nominal fee in the summer of 2005.

He was a constant presence in the Clarets' first Premier League campaign, making 38 appearances and scoring four goals in 2009/10.

And despite Burnley's relegation, the ultra-consistent midfielder enjoyed some great moments in the top flight.

Elliott scored the Clarets' winner over Everton and matched the quality of that strike with a stunning volley against Fulham to rescue a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor and an impudent free-kick in Burnley's only away win at Hull.

He also found the net on the final day of the campaign to spark the Clarets' comeback win over Tottenham.

The skilful winger had first come to the attention of many Clarets' fans thanks to his impressive performance at Turf Moor for Bournemouth in an FA Cup tie in January 2005.

Manager Steve Cotterill publicly praised his performance that day and kept tabs on the player over the following months.

With the ambition to play at a higher level, Elliott readily agreed a three-year deal at Turf Moor after the Cherries failed to reach the League One play-offs later that season.

The Southampton-born star, a former England schoolboy international, began his career in non-league with Bashley and it was there that he came to the attention of several league clubs.

Bournemouth won the race to sign him for a nominal fee of just £5,000 in the summer of 2000 and he became an instant hit with fans at Dean Court who took an immediate liking to his exciting style of play.

Despite his lack of League experience, Wade was named as Bournemouth's Player of the Season in his first year at the club and went on to retain the title for the rest of his five-year stay at Dean Court.

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