Articles by Robbie Elliott

Press article: Elliott relishing Bolton Visit - 06/03/2006 Sport network report on Robbie's views prior to Saturday's game against Bolton [More]

Press article: Keegan days will never be repeated - 29/01/2006 Robbie interviewd by the Sunday Sun talks about the unique circumstances that brought Newcastle to the forefront of footballing entertainment and excitement. [More]

Press article: We're Chasing Top Six - 24/12/2005 Robbie voices his ambition to Lee Ryder as he sets of target of a top six Premiership finish. [More]

Press article: It's Ell For Us As Well - 08/12/2005 Robbie speaks to Lee Ryder of the Newcastle Evening Chronicle on the frustration felt by both players and fans alike. [More]

Good to see OB and Griff - 08/10/2005 After Newcastle played Portsmouth last week two of the four 'old boys' called in at the Newcastle hotel. [More]

The Rain in Spain - 09/09/2005 Robbie looks back at the recent club trip to Spain and talks about the excitement of the Owen transfer, the forthcoming Fulham game, and Derek Wright's ability as a golf course designer. [More]

Just like the ‘old days’ - 23/08/2005 Robbie's thoughts his reunion with Lee Clark and how his fellow Geordie's passion for the club can inspire others. [More]

Goodbye and good luck - 13/08/2005 With many players leaving St.James in the close season, Rob takes time to wish them the best of luck. [More]

Peter Ramage - 29/04/2005 Robbie congratulates Peter Ramage as he breaks into the first team and picks up a 'Man of the Match' award. [More]

Welcome 'home' Nobby - 02/04/2005 Robbie looks forward to the return of Nol Solano in todays game and declares himself near to match fitness. [More]

Eagles and the Magpies flying high - 20/03/2005 Rob hopes that the success of the Newcastle Eagles basketball team will rub off on the Magpies! [More]

Jamie - you'll never be forgotten - 30/11/2004 Robbie wishes Jamie McClen good luck with his spell at Port Vale...and reminds us why Jamie was such a legend with another 'McClen classic'. [More]

Press article: Unbeaten skipper is worried about place - 26/11/2004 Robbie's thoughts after the convincing win against Sochaux when under his captaincy Newcastle keep a clean sheet...but will it be enough to keep his place? [More]

The return of the funky chicken! - 29/10/2004 Robbie looks back to Sunday's goal and comments on both the Norwich game and the forthcoming matches against Bolton and Chelsea. [More]

Don't expect a repeat - 19/10/2004 After the 6-1 demolition of Sachnin, Newcastle again face an away UEFA tie but Robbie warns that this promises to be a tougher game than most expect. [More]

I needed yesterday's game - 04/10/2004 After picking up a sickness bug prior to the trip to Israel, Robbie felt much better for playing in yesterday's game against Birmingham [More]

Press article: Elliott in from the cold - 23/09/2004 Simon Rushworth's Journal article as Robbie's name is taken off the transfer list at St. James Park. [More]

Press article: Elliott eyeing Toon deal - 19/09/2004 Sky Sports report on Robbie's quest to earn a new contract at the club. [More]

Press article: Forgotten man Robbie relishes clean sheet - 13/09/2004 Writing in the 'Evening Chronicle', Miles Starforth reports on Robbie's contribution to a welcome clean sheet and three well deservd points. [More]

Congratulations - 27/08/2004 Robbie offers his congratulations to two of his ex-team mates and then goes on to discuss tomorrows game against Villa. [More]

Just like making my debut again! - 16/08/2004 Robbie talks about Saturday's game against Boro where a new look defence held it's own in a 2-2 draw. [More]

Good to be involved - 30/07/2004 With Robbie playing in both the pre-season games, he looks back on an entertaining trip. [More]

Too much hype for Rooney - 23/06/2004 Robbie, encouraged by England's form, worries that the media hype surrounding Wayne Rooney is all too much [More]

A difficult week - 08/05/2004 Robbie reports on the disappointment of Marseille and hopes that both Southampton and Birmingham to do Newcastle a favour. [More]

Press article: Toon star boosts reading scheme - 04/05/2004 The BBC report on Robbie's involvement in 'the Premier League Reading Stars Scheme' - which aims to encourage young fans to read books. [More]

Press article: On stand-by - 29/04/2004 Miles Starforth, writing in the Newcastle Evening Chronicle highlights the fact that both Robbie and Steven Taylor could feature in forthcoming Premiership games. [More]

Injuries and suspensions...but still up there - 27/04/2004 Robbie looks at the present injury crisis - not helped by future suspensions - but argues that Newcastle still have a lot to play for and the club needs to stay positive. [More]

Too tight to call - 22/04/2004 Robbie looks forward to tonights game against Marseille and warns that although the French team may not be made up of household names, they should be treated with great respect. [More]

We'd have settled for that - 10/04/2004 Rob looks at the 1-1 draw in Eindhoven and also mentions a charity rugby match - held tonight at Kingston Park. [More]

Press article: Elliott poised for United comeback - 29/03/2004 Simon Rushworth's article featuring an interview with Robbie on his progression to a first team recall. [More]

Well done Harmi - 17/03/2004 With a seven wicket haul in the West Indies, Steve Harmison's recently hit the headlines. Robbie reveals that Harmi is as popular with the Newcastle players as he is with the England cricket fans. [More]

Press article: Elliott battling for on for a call-up - 03/03/2004 Simon Rushworth's article on Robbie's quest for a starting place in tonight's UEFA Cup game. In actual fact Robbie makes the bench, but any injury to the back four could see him make an appearance. [More]

A 12 game ban for Lee Bowyer?! - 24/02/2004 With news reaching the players this morning regarding Lee Bowyer's UEFA ban, Robbie states that the 'administrative error' is a victory for bureacracy over common sense. Robbie also thanks the Newcastle fans who gave him a good reception during Saturday's game against Boro. [More]

On the bench - 19/02/2004 After making the squad and appearing on the bench against Blackburn, it looks like Robbie may also be among the substitutes for Boro's visit to Newcastle [More]

Two wonder goals - 15/12/2003 Robbie watched Laurent Robert score two magic goals against Spurs, although the second was a little more spectacular, the first was more technically challenging. [More]

I've already got your autograph Pedro! - 04/12/2003 Robbie looks back on Peter Beardsley's Variety Club dinner - a good night that ended in acute embarrasment... [More]

Jamie's Barcelona night!? - 24/11/2003 A night to forget for Jamie - and one to remember for Oldham's David Beharral. Rob also offers congratulations to both the English rugby union squad and the young Newcastle midfielder; Bradley Orr. [More]

Chelsea - anything could happen - 08/11/2003 Robbie looks forward to Sunday's game at Chelsea and feels that the game is very hard to call... [More]

Derby Victory - 26/10/2003 Robbie reports on Newcastle reserves 3-1 away victory to Sunderland, with both a very pleasing result and performance. [More]

Wallsend Boy's Club - Shearer bigger than Pele? - 09/10/2003 After spending Wednesday evening in the company of the staff and past players of Wallsend Boy's Club, Robbie looks ack at an entertaining night and the proof that Alan Shearer is bigger than World Footballer of the Millenium - Pele! [More]

Woody and Bradley - The Entertainers - 18/09/2003 Robbie looks at two 'incidents' occuring this week during training sessions. One from Jonathan Woodgate and one from young reserve Bradley Orr. [More]

From Workington to Belgrade - 12/08/2003 With Clarence and Hugo both picking up recent injuries, I got a call yesterday and had to go straight to the airport. I'm not expecting to feature in the Champions League qualifier, but it's good to be involved - and quite a contrast from Friday night's game at Workington. [More]

Press article: Taking a leaf out of stars' books - 17/07/2003 As a new reading charity initiative targets the influence of football, Robbie volunteers to represent Newcastle United in the challenge to encourage children to read. [More]

Looking back – Season 2002/03 - 02/06/2003 Overall it’s been a very successful year for the club and although another season has gone by without any silverware, it was a massive boost to once again qualify for the Champions League. As we did the season before last, we’ve qualified for the top competition on merit. [More]

Still confident of a Champions League place - 02/05/2003 great deal has been said about the pressure of recent games, and a few people have mentioned that the crowd seemed tense when we played Villa at Easter. To be honest, the squad been quite relaxed and after the Sunderland win. [More]

Press article: Will walks tall - 01/03/2003 Little William Hardy is back on his feet and walking tall today after getting his life-changing new legs. Newcastle United star Robbie Elliott joined the youngster for a kick-about in the garden of the family's home in Jesmond, Newcastle, as proud parents Jeremy and Hilary looked on. [More]

William Hardy - Kieron Dyer Auction - 17/02/2003 News from Robbie that Kieron's Dyer's 'Champions League'shirt is to be auctioned on Barry Venison's www.Bid4Sport.com web site. [More]

Woodgate – a good time to buy (& another new arrival) - 01/02/2003 This is good business for the club, we’ve brought a player who should have his best years in front of him, and who’s an outstanding player. Who knows what’s happening at Leeds, but if they manage to secure some investment, their need to sell may not be so intense. It’s a move that maybe couldn’t have waited until the summer. There's also a new edition to the Elliott household. [More]

Ferrell and Chopra's Excellent Adventure - 20/01/2003 Jamie McClen likes to get in first when it’s a case of embarrassing team mates, just ask David Beherall! However I’ve beaten him to it this time, not that Andy Ferrell will be pleased. [More]

It’s been a good week - 20/12/2002 I’ve enjoyed this week, we had the staff party on Monday night, won at Old Trafford last night, and I’m in the squad for the game tomorrow [More]

Thank you Primetime Recruitment - 08/12/2002 We're working hard to raise funds for the William Hardy Trust. The three year old lost three limbs to meningitis, and we're auctioning football memorabilia to help buy the prosthetics that William needs. Primetime Recruitment have been instrumental in supporting the auction. [More]

Boots for sale - 04/12/2002 No, I’m not hanging them up, but auctioning them for my charity - the William Hardy Trust Fund. Barry Venison’s www.Bid4Sport.com are doing the necessary, and further items currently available include Shay’s match worn, autographed gloves. [More]

A case for the defence - 28/11/2002 Part and parcel of this profession is the need to take criticism, although criticism can be positive it’s usual of the negative variety. It’s all too easy to point fingers at the back four and to be quite honest, it’s not doing us any good. [More]

Another big game - 20/11/2002 With the trip to Man Utd on Saturday and then the visit of Inter next week, the big games are coming thick and fast. Perhaps it’s a good time to be playing a Man Utd side missing Beckham , Keane, Ferdinand, Butt, and Gary Neville, but then again, their replacements have to be respected. [More]

So happy for the fans - 14/11/2002 Taking in last nights game, sitting in that stadium, listening to two sets of brilliant fans, seeing the flares, the ribbons, the flags, and to take in a game that had so much to it, well it was simply fantastic. [More]

William Hardy - an update - 10/11/2002 It’s good to report that our partnership with Barry Venison’s ‘Bid4Sport’ web site has gone very well. the great news is that Alan’s shirt beat the previous record by £100 – so a cheque for £2100 is on it’s way to William’s trust fund. [More]

Everton - very disappointing - 07/11/2002 It was certainly a good game for the neutrals and the Everton fans, but for the rest of us, it was hard to take. On a personal level, there was a lot riding on that game, and I’m very disappointed that things didn’t go to plan. [More]

Press article: This is a Worthy cup for me, says Elliott - 06/11/2002 Robbie Elliott refused to dismiss the Worthington Cup last night after admitting the least glamorous of this season's four competitions could save his Newcastle career. [More]

The Tyne Tees Derby - 02/11/2002 It’s going to be a tough game as Steve McClaren has formed a really well organised team with a few players who are capable of turning any game. They’ve built from the back and with Southgate and Ehiogu, have two highly experienced centre-backs who know each others game inside out. [More]

Andy Griffin - behind the times? No chance! - 01/11/2002 Parking my car at the ground before the Kiev game and Andy Griffin was already there, he's usually one of the last to arrive so something wasn't quite right? [More]

Launch day success - 26/10/2002 Yesterday we officially launched the web site and charity auction, I’m glad to say it went very well. Alan Shearer's signed shirt from the 2-2 draw at Anfield has already attracted a bid of £875! [More]

Result! - 24/10/2002 What a tremendous result! Ok we rode our luck, but after the first three Champions League games, we more than deserved to get a few breaks. [More]

Which Juventus? - 22/10/2002 It’s our last real chance to get anything out of this season's Champions League…and we’re facing the one of the best sides in the world. It sounds daunting, but them again, which Juventus will turn up?[More]

Facing a couple of 6 pointer's could be the turning point? - 14/10/2002 If you look at Sunderland's next few fixtures you’ll find they're playing against clubs that are also struggling or not on form. Now if they get the results – then fantastic, but if they don’t... [More]

Juventus – class - 03/10/2002 It’s good to be involved again, even though I didn’t get to play an active part. Sitting on the bench gave me a close up view of some absolutely fantastic Juve players. [More]

Back to school - 23/09/2002 During my time at Bolton I studied for an HND in Sport Science, I really enjoyed it, so much so that I’ve enrolled for a Sports Science degree at Northumbria University. [More]

A great night for a great cause - 14/09/2002 On Saturday night Andy O'Brien and I attended a dinner in aid of the William Hardy Trust [More]

Our third derby - 11/09/2002 Behind Sunderland and Middlesbrough, Leeds are our closet rivals. It's going to be a cracking game. [More]

Just watch Hugo go... - 06/09/2002 I'm looking forward to Saturday's international at Villa Park, if Hugo plays it'll be very interesting to see how he does. [More]

A Classic Again! - 03/09/2002 Once again the Liverpool Newcastle game lived up to it's reputation. At least this time we got something from the game! [More]

Transfer Window, good or bad for the game? - 02/09/2002 FIFA's transfer window becomes reality today, I'm not sure that the policy will be good or bad for the game. [More]

Three points - 20/08/2002 Robbie looks at the Premiership opener against West Ham. [More]

A Humbling Experience - 14/08/2002 Robbie looks back on the three days in Sarajevo where football wasn't the only focus for the players [More]

The No. 3 Shirt - 05/08/2002 As modern day competition for places reaches a new intensity, Robbie takes a philosophical viewpoint to his struggle to secure a first team place [More]

Playing the wrong Game? - 02/07/2002 After an eye check, Robbie has laser treatment for his cataracts and also finds he has rugby-ball shaped eyes (stigmatism). [More]