Aaron Skelton
Aaron Skelton (born 22 November 1974 in Welwyn Garden City) is a former professional footballer who played at right-back, right-wing, center-midfield and center-back during his time at Luton Town and Colchester. His More recent achievement, on 15 July 2022, Aaron joined a team of 4 military veterans on the rowing boat Ellida to cross the English Channel from Cherbourg to Poole. This 66 nautical mile trip ended on 16 July after 38.5 hours at sea, with strong winds and tides resulting in a 109-mile row  and a Successful crossing. This is a world record having never been completed before. The challenge was created by Adam Elcock MBE and in aid of Injured serviceman in support of the Pilgrim Bandits Charity.

Prior to this, injured serviceman rowed across the channel to also be the first to go from Poole to Cherbourg in a rowing boat, with a team of 5 and only 3 working legs between them.

Career
He joined Luton as an apprentice and became a squad member over his five years at the club. He only made eight appearances in the league before he was given a free transfer to Colchester. He became a vital member of their side, and after running his contract down in 2000/01, he re-joined relegated Luton to become captain. Injuries stopped Aaron from becoming a key player at Luton and he was released again in 2003. Upon his release he signed for Havant & Waterlooville where after only one season he was forced to quit due to injures. However, he made a comeback in 2006, when he signed for Poole Town. As of 2011 he has made over 150 appearances for the club.

Honours

Club
Colchester United
 Football League Division Three Playoff Winner (1): 1997–98

Luton Town
 Football League Division Three Runner-up (1): 2001–02

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1974 births
Living people
English men's footballers
Luton Town F.C. players
Colchester United F.C. players
Havant & Waterlooville F.C. players
Sportspeople from Welwyn Garden City
Poole Town F.C. players
Men's association football defenders
Men's association football midfielders
Footballers from Hertfordshire