Newcastle fans react to Rob Elliot’s horror injury

By Russell Hughes | Mar 31, 2016

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 29: Rob Elliot of the Republic of Ireland suffers a suspected serious injury during the international friendly match between the Republic of Ireland and Slovakia at Aviva Stadium on March 29, 2016 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) /

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Anyone else think that the injury to Rob Elliot may swing the balance in favour of Shay Given being given the nod to start on Sat. #SCFC
— Peter Morris (@petermorris61) March 31, 2016

When one door closes, another opens – and it could be for a former Newcastle United favourite.

With Rob Elliot’s season ending injury, ex-Magpie stopper Shay Given could be in line to play for the Republic of Ireland at the Euro’s.

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