Elliot Anderson finished his loan spell at Bristol Rovers with a bang. The 19-year-old scored an almost perfect 9.96 rating on WhoScored with a goal, 2 assists, and 7 key passes as Bristol downed Scunthorpe 7-0.
Bristol had confirmed a playoff place the weekend before when Elliot headed in a dramatic 95th-minute winner. His goal last weekend against The Iron was the one that clinched promotion back to League One as it matched Northampton’s goal difference giving Bristol the edge through goals scored.
Anderson ended his loan spell with 8 goals and 5 assists in 21 appearances. He endeared himself at Bristol earning rave reviews from manager Joey Barton while getting dubbed The Geordie Maradona by some.
Anderson is unfortunately not eligible to play a part in Newcastle’s final two matches this season. Eddie Howe confirmed during this morning’s press conference that he will take a close look at the youngster in the summer saying:
“We’ll certainly bring him back for preseason. We’ll have a close look at him. He’ll be involved in the pre-season games.
“We’ll make the decision then whether he needs another loan or whether he’s going to stay with us.”
Howe needs to make the right decision for the local lad’s development. He appears to have the ability and mentality to help Newcastle next season. However, if it is only in a bit-part role, a loan to The Championship may be best in the long term.
Howe also mentioned how much he feels Anderson benefited from his half-season on loan despite him being miles above League Two. Here is what Howe said when about how pleased he was with Anderson’s loan spell:
“Very pleased for him. He was desperate to go and play and have that experience on loan.
“I’ve said many times we didn’t want to necessarily pitch him into League Two. We felt maybe he was better than that level but due to one reason or another, that’s the level he ended up at.
“He’s excelled. It’s very difficult to, as a young player, go out and really make a difference. He’s not just done that, he’s made an incredible difference to Bristol Rovers.
“It was a dramatic final day. Full credit to Joey’s team and to Elliot. What an experience for him. Certainly one he’ll always remember and look back very fondly, hopefully at the end of a very successful career.”
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174 comments so far
beermonkey
May 12, 2022 at 7:58 PM
Comment #1.
beermonkey
May 12, 2022 at 8:06 PM
Comment #2,
beermonkey
May 12, 2022 at 8:07 PM
Comment #3.,
beermonkey
May 12, 2022 at 8:07 PM
Comment #4,,.
Romford mag
May 12, 2022 at 8:07 PM
Comment #5Wish there 🙂
beermonkey
May 12, 2022 at 8:07 PM
Comment #6,,,,
beermonkey
May 12, 2022 at 8:08 PM
Comment #7.,.
kilcline
May 12, 2022 at 8:08 PM
Comment #8What’s the obsession about posting first? Pretty sad for adults on a blog but hey ho.
Actually staying on topic….
He’s a great player but I reckon another loan to the championship would do him the world of good. I really hope he can be like our Foden though.
beermonkey
May 12, 2022 at 8:08 PM
Comment #9🙁
Romford mag
May 12, 2022 at 8:08 PM
Comment #10Wish ffs !
Whoa *
SholaShow
May 12, 2022 at 8:10 PM
Comment #11Mund
He’s got it all – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVdZR88mkwc&t=305s – and will be the next England no1 ST.
Our owners would do well to realise that and seize the opportunity. Not only footballing ability, but it’s always good PR to have England’s leading striker, which I have no doubt he will be within 2-3 years max.
Romford mag
May 12, 2022 at 8:13 PM
Comment #12Beer
Take no notice !
crack on mate 🙂
WLtoon
May 12, 2022 at 8:20 PM
Comment #13Arsenal losing the plot, looks like it`s Spuds game, damn
The Prince's Mate
May 12, 2022 at 8:21 PM
Comment #14Arsenal no chance…their 10men playing against 12
Wor B
May 12, 2022 at 8:22 PM
Comment #15The defender’s Holding, the forward’s Son.
WLtoon
May 12, 2022 at 8:22 PM
Comment #162-0 Spuds
The Prince's Mate
May 12, 2022 at 8:23 PM
Comment #17Citizen kane…twat
valle
May 12, 2022 at 8:24 PM
Comment #18I feel the ref has ruined the game for Arsenal. Soft decisions costing them dearly.
The Prince's Mate
May 12, 2022 at 8:27 PM
Comment #19He’s usually a decent ref
The Prince's Mate
May 12, 2022 at 8:28 PM
Comment #20Thank god its Neville co commentating and not spit the dawg
Mund
May 12, 2022 at 8:30 PM
Comment #21Shola
Lethal mate and I’ve always thought it but to go to Italy and do what he has done just shows he is he real deal. I agree with everything you say. I never considered him as I didn’t think we had a chance and with him only just going to Roma.
I think it was you who pointed out there position and then the possibility of Abrahams maybe wanting to leave and I also read last week I think. Jose saying all Tammy has to do if he ever wants to leave is come say boss I want to leave and he can.
valle
May 12, 2022 at 8:44 PM
Comment #22Watching “The bridge on the river Kwai” on netflix of all places.
WLtoon
May 12, 2022 at 8:53 PM
Comment #23This could be a drubbing for the Arse, might work in our favour if they get hammered tonight, nah probably not.
Ketsbaia9
May 12, 2022 at 8:55 PM
Comment #24Arsenal will beat us and they’re a poor team.
Novocastrian66
May 12, 2022 at 8:56 PM
Comment #25The ref has had a shocker tonight. No arguments with the red card but the pen was soft and the 3rd goal was a foul by Kane.
IrishRob
May 12, 2022 at 9:00 PM
Comment #26Spurs thumping Arsenal. This doesn’t bode well for us on Monday night. They are never bad when they play here and will be desperate to hold onto their champions league spot.
ottawageordie2
May 12, 2022 at 9:02 PM
Comment #27kilcline Don’t understand it myself. Grown men acting like kids trying to please the teacher. lol.
Davas
May 12, 2022 at 9:02 PM
Comment #28Time for saka to get the first of his 4 now that they’ve lulled arsenal into a false sense of security
Raj of Hailsley
May 12, 2022 at 9:06 PM
Comment #29My man Bob Holding getting stuck in tonight 😀
ottawageordie2
May 12, 2022 at 9:06 PM
Comment #30Why all the negativity about Monday. We will beat Arsenal regardless of the result today. The lads will be relaxed and play their game.
HWTL!
Raj of Hailsley
May 12, 2022 at 9:07 PM
Comment #31I think we’re going to batter these on Monday.
CLINT FLICK
May 12, 2022 at 9:08 PM
Comment #32EGB
Thank you buddy!
Wor B
May 12, 2022 at 9:13 PM
Comment #33Stand up if you captained Saka in FPL this week.
Sit down Davas, we already know about you.
🙂
Raj of Hailsley
May 12, 2022 at 9:14 PM
Comment #34I’m sorry but if you don’t understand the honour, prestige and the exhilaration of getting a first then you just haven’t lived!!!
SholaShow
May 12, 2022 at 9:15 PM
Comment #35Aye, Mund.
Let’s hope we take an interest and little magpie Jose lets him go with £60m on the table.
Even at that price he’d be a snip.
Top class young, complete ST in red hot form.
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We’ll put 3 past Arsenal on Monday, folks
CLINT FLICK
May 12, 2022 at 9:17 PM
Comment #361st’s hurt no one.
You can either, revel in it, ignore it, have a laugh with it, be silly or purposely avoid it.
Literally, each to their own.
They can’t touch ya for it!
😀
CLINT FLICK
May 12, 2022 at 9:19 PM
Comment #37Nunez has a real deft touch.
Abraham would do tho’.
Ketsbaia9
May 12, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Comment #38We’ll lose to Arsenal 3-1 on Monday.
Davas
May 12, 2022 at 9:20 PM
Comment #39Wor b
What gave it away? 🙂
beermonkey
May 12, 2022 at 9:25 PM
Comment #40will tripps and wilson be available on monday