Newcastle’s best three players this season: First team star makes Benitez look a fool

Thu 5 October 2017 18:30, UK

Rob Elliot

Trying to name just three players in this list has been a difficult task, with the likes of Jamaal Lascelles and Ciaran Clark both worthy of mention.

However it is the man who stands behind the defensive duo who deserves real acclamation after his start this season.

Rob Elliot has been in fantastic form this season, having been chosen as the club’s first choice shot stopper, and there can be little doubt that he has been pivotal to the club’s success.

The 31-year-old has pulled off some outstanding saves to keep the opposition at bay, and his team mates owe the Republic of Ireland stopper as he has kept them in matches single-handedly.

Rafa Benitez was heavily linked with a new goalkeeper over the summer, but the form of Elliot has made his boss look somewhat of a fool.

There is no doubt that the Spanish boss, Elliot’s team mates and the entirety of the Toon Army will be hoping he can keep it up all season.