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Rob Elliot is back to revive struggling National League outfit Gateshead

Gateshead have turned to FA Trophy-winning manager Rob Elliot to inspire an upturn in form and preserve the club’s National League status.

by
Mark Carruthers
4 January 2026

Gateshead have turned to Isuzu FA Trophy-winning manager Rob Elliot to inspire an upturn in form and preserve the club’s National League status.

A run of nine consecutive defeats left the Heed languishing at the bottom of the table following yesterday’s 3-1 loss at Tamworth.
Despite speculation that manager Alun Armstrong had been removed from his position, the former Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough striker in fact helped instigate his successor’s return as Heed boss.
Armstrong has taken time away from the club following the sad passing of his father last month, and has held discussions over...

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