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title: "Elliot relishes run in first team"
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author: "Patrick Furlong"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2016-01-08T11:52:53Z"
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# Elliot relishes run in first team

Goalkeeper Rob Elliot has admitted that he now finally feels a part of the Newcastle United family following his sustained run in the first team.

Speaking to [Shields Gazette](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/newcastle-united/latest-nufc-news/rob-elliot-four-and-a-half-years-after-joining-newcastle-i-m-finally-part-of-it-1-7662287) ahead of the club’s FA Cup tie against Watford at Vicarage Road tomorrow, the Ireland international believes that his patience has paid off:

> It’s obviously great to be playing – to play for Newcastle in the Premier League is massive.To play in this run of games, and hopefully contribute to helping the team, is great.Not just being a stand-in, being able to develop into a keeper that’s helping the team and being a big part of it.That’s all I want, really. I just want to play for Newcastle as many times as possible and just enjoy it because it’s an amazing club.

Originally signed from Charlton Athletic in 2011, the 29-year-old Euro 2016 hopeful was finally been awarded his chance in the number one spot in October after regular starter Tim Krul suffered a season-ending injury whilst on international duty with Holland.

![Mark Runnacles/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2016/01/501995016.jpg)

And Elliot has wasted no time in looking to make the jersey his own after rival goalkeeper Karl Darlow has also been given an opportunity to impress between the sticks:

> It’s something that I’ve wanted for a long time. I’ve had to be really patient – three years sitting on the sidelines – but I think maybe that’s helped me now I’ve got my chance.I said I needed a run in the team – I didn’t just need one game. It’s 10 or 11 (games) now, and hopefully I can keep on getting better to help the team.When you’re not a part of the team, you don’t always feel a part of it. So personally for me, it’s just great to be playing, and hopefully I can help us climb the table and get some success.

And with his eyes now on the second half of the season, Elliot is hoping he can make a large contribution towards the club’s Premier League survival.