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Newcastle keeper Rob Elliot has admitted he would have laughed if he had been told Rafael Benitez would be the clubs manager a few weeks ago. However now that he is, the Republic of Ireland international and his team-mates have an added incentive - if they needed one - to secure the Magpies Premier League status.Benitez has signed a three-year deal at St James Park, but there is a break clause in his contract that allows Benitez or Newcastle to walk away from the deal if the club is relegated. Rob Elliot has been Newcastles first-choice goalkeeper this season Elliot says the chance to work with one of the biggest names in the game on a sustained basis is one the players do not want to pass up.He told the Northern Echo: If youd said to me a couple of weeks ago that Rafa would be our manager, Id have probably laughed. But hes here and its a fantastic opportunity for the players and this football club to move forward with him in charge. We just need to make sure that, one, we stay in the division, and two, that hes our manager for the next few years to build and take us to where we want to be.Its been great to have him on board. We havent had too much time to work with him yet because hes just arrived, but his experience speaks for itself. Its been exciting and motivating for the players to have someone like the gaffer to come in. Benitez (right) was sacked by Real Madrid in January Just look at his calibre - hes just left Real Madrid. Were all aware that we need to work hard and listen to what he asks us to do so we can climb up the table as quickly as possible.Benitezs first game at the helm ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat at leaders Leicester on Monday evening, and the Spaniard will hope to set the ball rolling in Sundays derby clash with Sunderland on Tyneside, live on Sky Sports, a game neither club can afford to lose. Also See: Given fears for Newcastle in derby Sissoko backs Benitez to succeed Clark: Biggest derby ever Premier League build-up Louis Lipps Jersey . The hard-serving 22-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., became the first Canadian to be ranked in the Top 10 on the ATP World Tour thanks to his runner-up performance at Rogers Cup in Montreal. L.C. Greenwood Jersey . Sixteen teams have moved on. Sixteen teams have gone home. http://www.authenticsteelerspro.com/Antonio-brown-steelers-jersey/ . And thats good news for Canada. Kelly, who plays No. 8 at the back of the scrum, is captain of the Canadian womens team. Lynn Swann Jersey . Floundering in the English Premier League, United has delivered better performances in Europe this season and stunned Bayern by taking the lead against the run of play through Nemanja Vidics header in the 58th minute. Bayern had dominated possession but struggled to create a clear-cut chance before Schweinsteiger arrowed a half-volley high into the net in the 67th to give the German side a slight advantage ahead of the second leg in Munich next week. Hines Ward Jersey . However, it wasnt a problem on Monday night. Evgeni Nabokov made 23 saves for his 56th career shutout in the New York Islanders 3-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night.Fans greeted player Talgat Zhailauov and proceeded to congratulate him, toss him in the air, and drop him on his head. He was taken to hospital, and diagnosed with a concussion. The thing is, they need this player for thee rest of the playoffs.dddddddddddd The 28-year old forward posted 10 goals and 31 points in 52 games this season and he also helped set up the winning goal in Barys Game 4 2-1 conquest over Avtomobilist. ' ' '