Ken Shellito

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Kenneth John Shellito (born 18 April 1940 in East Ham, London) is a former English football player and manager.

Shellito spent his entire playing career at Chelsea, signing for the club from Chelsea Juniors at the age of 17 and making his professional debut two years later against Nottingham Forest. He featured in the Chelsea side for the next seven seasons as an attacking full-back before retiring in 1966 due to injuries.

Upon his retirement, Shellito joined the Chelsea coaching staff and took charge of the club's youth academy in 1968. In 1977, he was appointed manager of Chelsea, succeeding fellow ex-player Eddie McCreadie. He left the club less than a year later, with the side at the bottom of the First Division and facing relegation. He later became manager of Cambridge United before becoming a coach in Malaysia.

He made one appearance for England, in 1963.

Preceded by Eddie McCreadie	Chelsea manager 1977-1978	Succeeded by Danny Blanchflower
Preceded by John Ryan	Cambridge United manager 1985	Succeeded by Christopher Turner