Career
Born in Dagenham, Ellis came through the youth ranks at Ipswich Town, making 11 appearances in the reserve team during the 1975-1976 season. He joined Colchester United on loan during the 1976-1977 season, making his Football League debut on 19 February 1977. His final game came in the following match, a 2–1 away victory at Newport County on 22 February, totalling two appearances for the club
Ellis was released from Ipswich in 1977, later having spells at Harlow Town and Lowestoft Town.
