Rob Elliot
Elliot with Newcastle United in 2013
Personal information
Full name Robert Elliot[1]
Date of birth (1986-04-30) 30 April 1986[2]
Place of birth Greenwich, London, England
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[3]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Gateshead
Youth career
Erith Town
Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2011 Charlton Athletic 96 (0)
2004 → Bishop's Stortford (loan) 6 (0)
2005 → Notts County (loan) 4 (0)
2005–2007 → Accrington Stanley (loan) 30 (0)
2011–2020 Newcastle United 55 (0)
2021–2022 Watford 0 (0)
2022– Gateshead 0 (0)
International career
2004 Republic of Ireland U19 1 (0)
2014–2016 Republic of Ireland 4 (0)
Managerial career
2023– Gateshead (caretaker)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:10, 14 August 2022 (UTC)

Robert Elliot (born 30 April 1986) is a professional footballer who is currently a technical director and goalkeeper for Gateshead. Elliot also played for the Republic of Ireland national team.

Elliot began his career with Erith Town, before joining Charlton Athletic's academy side. Whilst at Charlton, he was sent out on loan to Bishop's Stortford and Notts County, and also spent two loan spells at Accrington Stanley, where he was nicknamed "The Dilsh". He would then go on to be Charlton's first choice goalkeeper for a number of seasons, until he joined Newcastle United on transfer deadline day in the summer of 2011. Signed mainly as a back-up to Tim Krul, he featured for the club sporadically, but became first choice in the 2015–16 season after Krul suffered a season-ending injury.

Through the origins of his father's family, Elliot became eligible to represent the Republic of Ireland national football team, and was first called up in 2013, making his debut the following year. Elliot retired from the first team in 2017.[4]

In June 2020 Elliot was released by Newcastle United after nine years.[5] In January 2021, Elliot signed for Watford until the end of the 2020–21 season.[6] In June 2021, Elliot signed a new 2-year contract with Watford.[7]

Club career

Charlton Athletic

Born in Greenwich, London,[8] Elliot began his career with non-League side Erith Town before moving to Charlton Athletic, the team he had supported as a child, when he was 17. After becoming a professional player with the Addicks in 2004, he was sent out on loan twice during the 2004–05 season; first to Bishop's Stortford and then Notts County, where he made his Football League debut.

The following season, Elliot spent most of the season on loan at the Conference National club Accrington Stanley, replacing fellow Charlton goalkeeper Darren Randolph who had been on loan at Stanley earlier in the year. He was part of the Accrington Stanley team which won promotion to the Football League as runaway champions, saving a vital penalty from Woking's Justin Richards in the match which guaranteed them promotion.[9] He joined Stanley again on loan during the 2006–07 season, but failed to displace Ian Dunbavin as the club's first choice goalkeeper. He was voted the best keeper of the past decade for Accrington Stanley in 2010 by numerous key figures for the club, including manager John Coleman.

Back at Charlton, Elliot was considered to be behind Nicky Weaver and Darren Randolph for most of the 2007–08 season. After Randolph moved to Bury on loan Elliot was promoted to second choice. He made an unexpected debut for Charlton on 5 April 2008 after Weaver had been sent off in a match against Plymouth Argyle. He made his first start for Charlton in a League Cup defeat to Yeovil Town in August 2008. During the 2008–09 season, he displaced Weaver and established himself as the club's first choice goalkeeper. A string of impressive performances contributing to a record breaking start to a season for Charlton in 2009–10 led to him signing a contract extension committing him to the club until 2012. In August 2011, Newcastle United made an offer of £100,000 which was rejected by Charlton.

Newcastle United

On 30 August 2011, Elliot signed for Newcastle United on a five-year contract,[10] becoming their seventh summer signing. He then stated his desire to become first choice 'keeper.[11] He made his Newcastle debut on 20 September against Nottingham Forest in the Football League Cup.[12]

At the start of the 2012–13 season, Elliot changed his squad number from 35 to 21, which was previously worn by Fraser Forster. He made his second Newcastle appearance in the Europa League on 20 September against Marítimo.[13] His third Newcastle appearance, and second of the season, came in a third round League Cup tie away at Manchester United.[14] On 24 February 2013, and following an injury to Tim Krul, Elliot made his first Premier League appearance for the Magpies, starting against Southampton in a 4–2 victory. During the match, after conceding a goal in the third minute, he then assisted a Papiss Cissé wonder goal in the first half.[15] On 12 May, Elliot was sent off against Queens Park Rangers, following a second yellow card.[16]

Elliot started the 2015–16 season as third choice 'keeper behind Krul and Karl Darlow. However, with Krul suffering a season-ending injury and Darlow still recovering from an ankle knock, Elliot was handed his first appearance of the season on 18 October at home to Norwich City, helping Newcastle to a 6–2 win, their first win of the campaign.[17] Before the game, it was revealed that Elliot had signed a 'new, long-term contract' back in January 2014. Elliot continued his run in the team, keeping successive clean sheets against Stoke City[18] and AFC Bournemouth, the latter performance earning him the man-of-the-match award in a 1–0 win.[19] This was the first time Newcastle had kept two clean sheets in a row in two years and their first away win in ten months.

On 29 March 2016, whilst on international duty, Elliot sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury,[20] and was ruled out of action for six months, ending his hopes of a place on the Republic of Ireland squad for UEFA Euro 2016.[21]

On 7 September 2016 he extended his contract with the Magpies until 2020.[22] Elliot returned to the Newcastle squad in December, but by then, Darlow had usurped him as the first choice 'keeper. For the next two months, he was not involved in the first team, but did make two appearances for the reserves. From February 2017 onwards, Elliot would be on the bench until 24 April, when Darlow himself was benched due to squad rotation.[23] Elliot's first appearance of the season came in a 4–1 win over Preston North End.[24] On 28 April, he was named captain against Cardiff City, keeping a clean sheet as Newcastle won 2–0.[25] On 7 May, he again kept a clean sheet, as Newcastle beat Barnsley 3–0, edging out Brighton & Hove Albion by a point to win the Championship.[26]

On 11 August 2017, Elliot's shirt number was changed from 21 to 1 in the 2017–18 squad number announcement, replacing Tim Krul, who had been linked with a permanent move to Brighton & Hove Albion.[27]

Elliot never made an appearance in the 2018–19 season, having lost his place in the side to Martin Dúbravka.[28]

Watford

On 28 January 2021, Elliot signed for Watford on a contract until the end of the 2020–21 season.[29] In June 2021, Elliot signed a new two-year contract with Watford.[30] Elliot made his debut for Watford in a League Cup tie against Stoke City on 21 September 2021, his first competitive game since 2017.[31] On 28 June 2022, Elliot was released on a free transfer following Watford's relegation to the Championship at the end of the 2021–22 season having only made one competitive appearance for the club.[32]

Gateshead

On 11 August 2022, Elliot joined Gateshead as Technical Director. He was also registered as a first-team player.[33] Following the departure of manager Mike Williamson to Milton Keynes Dons, Elliot was appointed caretaker manager in October 2023.[34]

International career

Elliot, who was born in England, is eligible for the Republic of Ireland through his father's family from Cork, and represented Ireland at under-19 level.[35] On 5 October 2013, he received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad as a replacement for the injured Darren Randolph for the games against Germany and Kazakhstan.[36] Elliot won his first international senior cap for the Republic of Ireland on 25 May 2014, in a 2–1 home loss to Turkey.[37] He pulled out of the Republic of Ireland senior squad in November 2017, citing family reasons.[38]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 21 September 2021[39]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[lower-alpha 1] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Charlton Athletic 2004–05 Premier League 0000000000
2005–06 Premier League 0000000000
2006–07 Premier League 0000000000
2007–08 Championship 1000000010
2008–09 Championship 230201000260
2009–10 League One 330001010350
2010–11 League One 350500030430
2011–12 League One 4000000040
Total 9607020401090
Bishop's Stortford (loan) 2004–05 Conference South[40] 6000000060
Notts County (loan) 2004–05 League Two 4000000040
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2005–06 Conference National 230000000230
2006–07 League Two 70001030110
Total 300001030340
Newcastle United 2011–12 Premier League 0000100010
2012–13 Premier League 100101050170
2013–14 Premier League 2010100040
2014–15 Premier League 3000200050
2015–16 Premier League 210100000210
2016–17 Championship 3000000030
2017–18 Premier League 160000000160
2018–19 Premier League 0000000000
2019–20 Premier League 0000000000
Total 550305050680
Watford 2020–21 Championship 000000—00
2021–22 Premier League 000010—10
Gateshead 2022–23 National League 0000000000
Career total 1910100901202220

International

As of match played 29 March 2016[41]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Republic of Ireland 201430
201610
Total40

Honours

Accrington Stanley

Individual

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Updated squads for 2017/18 Premier League confirmed". Premier League. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  2. 1 2 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. p. 137. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  3. ↑ "Robert Elliot". Premier League. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  4. ↑ "Rob Elliot pulls out of Republic of Ireland squad". NUFC The Mag. 13 November 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  5. ↑ McCormick, Sean (26 June 2020). "Rob Elliot and Jamie Sterry's classy message to Newcastle after their departures were confirmed". nechronicle. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  6. ↑ "Official: Elliot Joins Hornets". www.watfordfc.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  7. ↑ "A return to the Premier League for Rob Elliot as he agrees new deal with Watford". theathletic.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "Rob Elliot". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  9. ↑ "Woking 0-1 Accrington". BBC. 15 April 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  10. ↑ "Elliot Becomes A Magpie". Newcastle United Football Club. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  11. ↑ "Keeper Elliot joins Newcastle". Sky Sports. BSkyB. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
  12. ↑ "Nott'm Forest 3–4 Newcastle (aet)". BBC Sport. 20 September 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
  13. ↑ "Maritimo 0–0 Newcastle". BBC Sport. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
  14. ↑ "Man Utd 2–1 Newcastle". BBC Sport. 26 September 2012.
  15. ↑ "Newcastle 4–2 Southampton". BBC Sport. 24 February 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  16. ↑ "QPR 2–1 Newcastle". BBC Sport. 12 May 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  17. ↑ "Newcastle United 6–2 Norwich City". BBC Sport. 18 October 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  18. ↑ "Newcastle United 0–0 Stoke City". BBC Sport. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  19. ↑ "Bournemouth 0–1 Newcastle". BBC Sport. 7 November 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  20. ↑ "Elliot Suffers Ireland Injury". Newcastle United Football Club. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  21. ↑ Hynter, David (30 March 2016). "Newcastle's Rob Elliot in tears after knee injury rules out Euro 2016". The Guardian.
  22. ↑ "Elliot Signs New Contract". Newcastle United Football Club. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  23. ↑ Waugh, Chris (26 April 2017). "Rob Elliot on his emotional injury return, Benitez, and why Newcastle is not a 'stepping stone'". Evening Chronicle. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  24. ↑ "Newcastle United 4–1 Preston North End". BBC Sport. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  25. ↑ "Cardiff City 0–2 Newcastle United". BBC Sport. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  26. ↑ "Newcastle United 3–0 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 7 May 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  27. ↑ Easterby, Tom (11 August 2017). "2017/18 squad numbers confirmed". Newcastle United F.C.
  28. ↑ "Derby County 'target' could leave this month – Premier League boss has admitted". Derby Telegraph. 13 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  29. ↑ "Official: Elliot Joins Hornets". www.watfordfc.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  30. ↑ "A return to the Premier League for Rob Elliot as he agrees new deal with Watford". theathletic.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  31. ↑ "Elliot: 'Proud To Make Debut Despite Cup Disappointment'". www.watfordfc.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  32. ↑ "Official: King & Elliot Departures". www.watfordfc.com. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  33. ↑ "Rob Elliot appointed as Technical Director". www.www.gatesheadfc.com. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  34. ↑ "Rob Elliot named as interim manager". gateshead-fc.com. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  35. ↑ Ed Harrison (11 September 2013). "Newcastle Player Has International Ambitions". NUFC Blog.
  36. ↑ "Newcastle Goalkeeper Elliot gets first Ireland call". The Irish Times. 5 October 2013.
  37. ↑ "Republic of Ireland 1–2 Turkey". FAI.com. 25 May 2014.
  38. ↑ "Rob Elliot pulls out of Republic of Ireland squad". NUFC The Mag. 13 November 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  39. ↑ Rob Elliot at Soccerbase
  40. ↑ "Rob Elliot - biography". Footballtop.com. Footballtop.com. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  41. ↑ "Elliot, Rob". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  42. ↑ Rory Mitchinson (16 May 2022). "Joelinton scoops Newcastle United Player of the Year award". Newcastle United F.C. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
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