Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton has revealed a conversation with Newcastle United loan manager Shola Ameobi was instrumental in the Gas bagging Elliot Anderson's services on loan this season.
Anderson produced some inspiring form during his time with the Gas this season, helping them to an almost improbable 7-0 win over Scunthorpe on the final day of the League Two season to send Bristol Rovers up automatically via goal difference at Northampton Town's expense. The 19-year-old prodigy picked up both the EFL Young Player and EFL League Two Player of the month awards in April, to go along with his Sky Bet Goal of the Month award he bagged in March for his spectacular effort against Harrogate Town.
Dubbed 'the Geordie Maradona' by Barton himself, Anderson could be the brightest prospect Newcastle have produced in years. He made his Premier League debut back in 2021 against Arsenal, replacing Miguel Almiron in the 87th minute in a 3-0 defeat at the Emirates.
