Elliot - I Want to Stay


By Matthew Jones
August 22 2003

Transfer-listed Robbie Elliott has insisted that he still has a future on Tyneside. The Newcastle defender believes that he can still make the first team. Transfer-listed Robbie Elliott has insisted that he still has a future on Tyneside. The Newcastle defender believes that he can still make the first team.

Elliot has not made a first-team appearance since being transfer-listed at the end of last season.

"My inclusion in the squad for the Champions League qualifier was a massive boost," said Elliott.

"Just being there meant a lot to me and proved I'm not as far away from the first team as some people may think.

"I made the most of my involvement and it was another memorable experience. I hope I showed the manager that I am committed to Newcastle United even if the club is keen to sell me.

"I'm glad the manager hasn't excluded me altogether just because I'vebeen transfer-listed. I could easily have been overlooked and Newcastle have no obligation to play me at a time when I am up for sale."

Elliott added: "Nothing has really changed for me in the two years I've been back here. I've never been assured of a first team place but my aim, as always, is to push for a game."

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