David Roland Elleray is a former English referee, in both the Football League and the FA Premier League. He is known for sending off Roy Keane numerous times throughout his career. Incidentally, when he retired, Keane wrote him a letter saying that it was about time he retired.

Elleray is also remembered as the referee who failed to award Chesterfield a goal during the FA Cup semi final of 1997. A shot had hit the crossbar and then bounced over the line but was collected by the Middlesbrough goalkeeper. Elleray and his officials failed to notice that a goal had been scored and play continued. The game ended 3-3 after extra time but had the goal been given, the Spireites would have gained a 3-1 lead.

Ellary is currently, and was through his career a teacher at Harrow School, where he is master in charge of boarding and housemaster of Druries House. This role entailed conflicts before his retirement.

English football referees