Robbie nets award for charity ride

Dated 11/11/2012 Former Newcastle United star Robbie Elliott, who has completed a gruelling Bike for Bobby challenge in support of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation with support from triathlete friend Phil Gray, with the pair travelling 3,500 miles from Lisbon, Portugal to Newcastle. The pair arrived at St James Park this afternoon (Sun) to be greeted by Sir Bobby's widow, Lady Elsie Robson. See story North News #NorthNewsAndPictures/2daymedia

Published on 25/01/2013 09:05

A FORMER graduate of Wallsend Boys’ Club has been given a top award for his charity work.

Former Newcastle United defender Robbie Elliott has been named the North East Football Writers’ Association’s Personality of the Year, which is given in association with the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

He will receive the award at a dinner at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham, which will raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, and over the last three years the event has brought in more than £12,000 for the north east cancer charity.

Robbie received a landslide vote in recognition of his great efforts raising money to fight cancer through ‘Bike For Bobby’, a 3,500-mile cycle ride between all the clubs managed by the footballing legend.

Robbie said: “I’m really honoured to be chosen for this award, in fact, I was blown away when I was told about it.

“Bike for Bobby is something I’m very proud of but it really was an amazing team effort.

“Phil Gray who cycled every mile with me, my trainer Nick Grantham and the support team on the road and back at home, all volunteered their time to help make Bike For Bobby a success.

“They were amazing, so really, this award is for them as much as me and I’m pleased to say thanks from all of us.”

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