1. Robert Elliot was born on 30 April 1986 and is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
20 Facts About Rob Elliot
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Rob Elliot was most recently the head coach of EFL League One side Crawley Town.
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In June 2020 Rob Elliot was released by Newcastle United after nine years.
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In June 2021, Rob Elliot signed a new 2-year contract with Watford.
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Rob Elliot 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.
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Rob Elliot 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.
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Rob Elliot made an unexpected debut for Charlton on 5 April 2008 after Weaver had been sent off in a match against Plymouth Argyle.
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Rob Elliot made his first start for Charlton in a League Cup defeat to Yeovil Town in August 2008.
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On 30 August 2011, Rob Elliot signed for Newcastle United on a five-year contract, becoming their seventh summer signing.
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Rob Elliot then stated his desire to become first choice 'keeper.
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On 29 March 2016, whilst on international duty, Rob Elliot sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury, 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.
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From February 2017 onwards, Rob Elliot would be on the bench until 24 April, when Darlow himself was benched due to squad rotation.
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In June 2021, Rob Elliot signed a new two-year contract with Watford.
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Rob Elliot made his debut for Watford in a League Cup tie against Stoke City on 21 September 2021, his first competitive game since 2017.
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On 11 August 2022, Rob Elliot joined Gateshead as Technical Director.
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Rob 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.
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Rob Elliot pulled out of the Republic of Ireland senior squad in November 2017, citing family reasons.
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Rob Elliot led Gateshead to the 2024 FA Trophy final, defeating Solihull Moors on penalties to lift the trophy for the first time in the club's history.
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On 20 June 2024, Rob Elliot was appointed Gateshead manager on a permanent basis.
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On 1 October 2024, Rob Elliot was named as manager of Crawley Town on a two-and-a-half-year contract.