Newcastle fans express their excitement as Elliot Anderson bags U21s brace

Newcastle United supporters have expressed their excitement about one of the club’s youngsters on social media.

Last night, the club’s U21s were in action against Bolton Wanderers in the Papa John’s Trophy, with Elliot Anderson making headlines.

The Magpies lost the game 3-2 at the University of Bolton Stadium, with goals for the hosts coming from Jak Hickman, Arthur Gnahoua and Jamie Mascoll.

(Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus)

Newcastle actually led 2-0 in the match thanks to a double from the superb Anderson, but could not prevent a comeback from Bolton.

Anderson was a huge threat for Newcastle, and his first goal was a very nice left-footed finish from a tight angle after robbing possession high up the pitch.

And his second goal was an immaculately taken, first-time volleyed chip from the corner of the penalty area.

He looked good to hit a hat-trick but was taken off which will no doubt lead to speculation about a possible first-team call-up this weekend.

Anderson has recently been training with the first-team and so, a promotion from Steve Bruce may not be entirely out of the question.

(Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Anderson certainly seems to have an impressive maturity about him, evidenced by the fact he actually wore the captain’s armband last night.

On social media, a number of Newcastle fans expressed their excitement over the youngster, who looks like he could be a real gem:

First team chance instead of hendrick

— Ewan Holding (@NUFCEwan) November 17, 2020

This kid is different to anything I’ve seen in a long time. At 18 he has an edge with a bit of arrogance thrown in. Most importantly he looks to have no fear or respect for his opponents. Who was that other kid of 18 with
a similar arrogance? 🤔😁😉

— Lambeth Mag (@psad2) November 17, 2020

Some player he is like

— Kieron wood (@Kieronwood5) November 17, 2020

Good player this kid! Definitely a steady Goalscorer.

— Kev (@TuckJr82) November 17, 2020

ELLIOT ANDERSON IS REALLY GOOD, FOLKS https://t.co/DdPFm0UI8A

— Greg Troxell NUFC (@nufc_greg) November 17, 2020

We genuinely need to play him in the first team at times

— Ewan Holding (@NUFCEwan) November 17, 2020

FIRST TEAM

— ‘ (@nufcleoo) November 17, 2020

A star in the making

— Luke (@NuFc142) November 17, 2020

I KEEP SAYING THIS BUT THIS KID IS A DIFFERENT GRAVY.

— all footy (@TDert5) November 17, 2020

Please call him up to the first team

— Andy Perrin (@PandyPerrin) November 17, 2020