Career
Elleray is a geography teacher and spent over 30 years at Harrow School, where he was head of geography, director of boarding, and house master of Druries House before his retirement in 2009. Early in his teaching career, he was noted for controversially reintroducing football (which had been abolished in 1927) at Harrow, a school better known for its rugby and cricket traditions, in 1977. His teaching role entailed time conflicts with his role as a leading referee before his retirement.
Elleray stepped down as a FIFA-listed referee in 1999, having officiated 78 international matches in 35 countries. He officiated at Wembley Stadium 13 times but was unable to officiate at the 1998 World Cup in France due to school commitments.
In 2002 Elleray was voted onto the FA Council as the member for Independent Schools.
He retired from refereeing at the end of the 2002-03 season. His last match was Newcastle United's 1-0 win over Birmingham on 3 May 2003, during which he sent-off City defender Matthew Upson.
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