Stephen Elliott

[SaucyJack]

According to 11 a side, Birmingham are in for him too, which I think would be the better option

http://www.eleven-a-side.com/acrosst...p?newsid=26130

[dr_peepee]

I converted to Mackism some years ago (Pre Keano) The Birmingham thing has been doing the rounds for a while, but the price being talked about was about double as much as what was reported here. Celtic were mentioned aswell.

Bruce has reportedly been after "Sleeves" for a while, but he signed Rowan Vine last week, and they've a few forwards on the books. Word is Cardiff can't afford him.

Other reports say Roy doesn't want to sell him at all and want to keep him to have him and Connolly slug it out for a position up front. It's all message board and tabloid rubbish though so it's hard to know. Don't think he's goin anywhere though. If they don't go up this year I think they're a safe bet for Automatic promotion next year and there's some championship quality strength in depth up front there at the minute with enough games to keep them all relatively happy, a la Reading last year with Doyle, Kitson and Lita.

Mick McCarthy seems keen on Keogh though. I also read somewhere that Ward was signed more as a left sided attacker than an out and out forward. Dunno how true that is.

[pete]

Mick McCarthy seems keen on Keogh though. I also read somewhere that Ward was signed more as a left sided attacker than an out and out forward. Dunno how true that is.

I rate him more as a left winger than forward but others will disagree. He has a good left legged cross.

[Crunch]

Elliot to Cardiff would be a good move for him. They have been busy enough with the transfers with Irishness seemingly a key.

[Stuttgart88]

I'd much prefer to see Elliott stay at Sunderland. Cardiff are in freefall at the moment. He's been playing RHM all season which is a waste of his goalscoring instincts but you can't argue with Connolly's form at the moment. He'll get chnaces before the season's out I reckon, if he stays fit.

Birmingham would be a good move if he had to go somewhere. Larsson and Bendtner won't be there next year. He's better than Campbell and he & Jerome could be good.

He'd do well at Celtic too. He's a far better goalscorer than any of the 3 Scottish lads, Beattie, Maloney or Miller in my opinion.

Staying fit is the key for him though.

[Irish_Praha]

Elliott starts today against Sunderland. I wonder how long it will be before his next injury? Hopefully he lasts until the end of the season and gets to play in the games in the US in the summer.

[kingdom hoop]

Elliott starts today against Sunderland. I wonder how long it will be before his next injury? Hopefully he lasts until the end of the season and gets to play in the games in the US in the summer.

stokes went on for him at half time. i hope you didnt curse the poor lad. anyone watching? was it just a poor performance?

[eirebhoy]

Elliott was the best player on the pitch in the first half imo. Did very well with the ball at his feet. It's the first time I've really seen Stokes since his move from Falkirk and he's still getting into excellent goalscoring positions. The strong Southampton defence means he's just not getting the service, same goes for Connolly. Connolly did well to set up the 2nd goal.

[McGinty]

Elliott was the best player on the pitch in the first half imo. Did very well with the ball at his feet. It's the first time I've really seen Stokes since his move from Falkirk and he's still getting into excellent goalscoring positions. The strong Southampton defence means he's just not getting the service, same goes for Connolly. Connolly did well to set up the 2nd goal.

same as myself, first proper look i've had at him since Falkirk. Stokes looked quiet enough, thought Connolly was the difference up front, Edwards had Bale in his back pocket for the game too, i cant see what all the hype about Bale is

Nice to see Keanes "never say die attitude" is rubbing off on his team

[Dr. Ogba]

so does anyone know if he was injured yesterday? was delighted to see him back playing but seeing that he was taken off at half-time you would have to fear the worst...

[drummerboy]

Keane said that Elliott hadn't played for a few months and felt 45 minutes was enough for him at this stage. I thought Stokes was poor. Gave the ball away on a few occasions and shot instead of passing to the better placed Connolly. Miller went off with a knock at half time after a decent performance. No sign of Darryl Murphy who scored on Saturday. Keane is a big advocate of the rotation system.

[tetsujin1979]

No sign of Darryl Murphy who scored on Saturday. Keane is a big advocate of the rotation system.

Stokes didn't even make the bench on Saturday. Keane said at the time that Stokes would have his part to play, so Murphy missed out yesterday, despite scoring.

[youngirish]

I reckon Keane will have a major clear out of strikers at Sunderland once their promotion is guaranteed. I can see him trying to land a couple of big name strikers (Bent and Ashton if Charlton and West Ham are relegated could be looked at).

He'll hardly get rid of Stokes as I think he sees him as one for the future but I'd be surprised if Murphy and Elliot were retained for next season. I can also see Connolly and John being deemed surplus to requirements soon enough (he might keep them for the start of the season but I'd say both will be gone by the end of January).

However I'm happy to be proved wrong as it would be nice to see Murphy, Elliot, Stokes and Connolly all banging in goals in the Premiership next season.

[dodgycanadian]

Wonder if theres even a chance of Stokes going on loan again if they make the premiership. He doesnt seem to be too fond of using him...

[zinedineontour]

Yeah was at the game on monday and Stokes was very poor when he came on. Seems to be rushing into shots and passes at the moment rather than having any composure. Looks like he is trying to make himself a hero rather than looking to play someone else in or making a decent pass. Elliott did well in first half for someone thats been out for so long but looked short of match fitness obviously . Miller was alright but needs someone stronger than yorke in midfield and whitehead really changed the game for us when he came on.

[tetsujin1979]

Elliott, Kavanagh and Connolly all up for the Sunderland Player of the Season.
Stokes up for the Young Player of the Season.
Time to rig another election methinks: http://www.safc.com/index.php?page_id=12110

[pete]

How could Stokes get young player award having just started 5 games...?

[zinedineontour]

How could Stokes get young player award having just started 5 games...?

All the young lads are up for it though .. Jonny Evans will run away with it deservedly..

[tetsujin1979]

Interview with Elliott in today's Indo ahead of the game against Liverpool in the cup - http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...e-1591193.html

[Kingdom]

Always liked Stephen Elliot, always seemed a nice kid too. But mention his name and the first thing that pops to mind is the injuries.

Am I right in thinking his last game for Ireland was Stan's first as gaffer? Did he play right of the front 3 ?

Would be delighted for him and ourselves if he got fit and back to the level he showed he could play at.