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Ice cool Rob happy to stay away from the limelight

Rob Elliot is not your stereotypical former Premier League player. There is no craving for the limelight, no outrageous statements or desire to steal the attention of onlookers on social media or in person.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 May 2024

THE ISUZU FA TROPHY FINAL – GATESHEAD FC
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ROB Elliot is not your stereotypical former Premier League player. There is no craving for the limelight, no outrageous statements or desire to steal the attention of onlookers on social media or in person.
Blending into the background is where the former Newcastle United and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper finds his comfort zone – and that is wher...

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