Elliot Anderson may play for a Premier League rival, but the former Newcastle United star was never going to miss the Carabao Cup final.
Nicknamed the ‘Geordie Maradona’, Elliot Anderson was adored by Newcastle United fans before his move to Nottingham Forest.
Eddie Howe said Newcastle were forced to sell Anderson due to the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Newcastle were just days away from breaching the rules but Anderson’s £35m move to Forest balanced the club accounts.
Newcastle fans chanted for Anderson when Forest visited St James’ Park last month and the 22-year-old decided to join Toon fans in the stands at Wembley for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.
Elliot Anderson supporting Newcastle in Carabao Cup final
Newcastle fans took over London this weekend and brought an electric atmosphere to Wembley for Sunday’s showpiece.
Wayne Rooney blamed Newcastle fans for the club’s poor record at Wembley, but the travelling supporters were utterly brilliant as they roared on a 2-1 win over Liverpool.
Among the Newcastle fans was former star Anderson, who had a day free after starring in Forest’s 4-2 win over Ipswich Town on Saturday.
Via Instagram, Anderson shared photos from his trip to Wembley, revealing that he was sat among the Newcastle fans.
Celebrity Newcastle fans spotted at Wembley for Carabao Cup final
Newcastle fans completely packed out Wembley and produced a brilliant atmosphere against Liverpool, and they were joined by a few famous faces.
Alan Shearer was ‘excited’ for the cup final and the Newcastle legend was spotted in the stands watching with his family.
Geordie TV personalities Ant and Dec also made the trip to Wembley and celebrated Newcastle’s first trophy in 70 years.
Former Newcastle boss Kenny Dalglish was also spotted at Wembley. There was no sign of Kevin Keegan, but now that a trophy has been won he may soon show his face at St James’ Park again.
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