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Last Updated: Thursday, 15 June 2006, 07:35 GMT 08:35 UK
Elliott denies Middle East switch
Robbie Elliott
Elliott rejoined St James' Park in 2001 from Bolton
Newcastle defender Robbie Elliott has denied reports that he is keen for a move to the Middle East.

Elliott, 32, was interviewed on holiday in Dubai and then newspaper reports in the United Arab Emirates suggested he would like to play out there.

"I spoke to a reporter there who asked me what I thought of the place," Elliott told Newcastle's website.

"It seems as though those quotes have been turned around into something they weren't meant to be."

The former Bolton man added: "I haven't had talks with anyone out there and there are certainly no deals on the table."

The full-back is five years into his second stint at St James' Park and has been offered a contract for next season.

Elliott spoke to the reporter when attending a football conference in Dubai - where his ex-manager Ossie Ardiles was giving a speech.

SEE ALSO
Newcastle offer Elliott new deal
26 Apr 05 |  Newcastle United
Elliott makes Magpies return
02 Jul 01 |  Newcastle United


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