Kevin’s happy to be one Ell of a super sub for Exiles boss Flynn

KEVIN Ellison is still going strong in League Two with the help of yoga, and the veteran forward insists he’s very ‘ zen’ about life on the bench after Newport County AFC’s flying start to the season.

The 41-year-old was the lastgasp hero in the Exiles’ dramatic 1-0 win against Port Vale on Saturday, slamming home in the sixth minute of injury time at Rodney Parade.

Ellison headed for Newport this summer but is yet to start a league fixture, with four outings off the bench in League Two, another in the FA Cup and a pair of starts to help the academy talent in the EFL Trophy.

The Scouser could very well be given the impact sub role again versus Walsall on home soil on tonight, and he understands why despite his gentle jibes at manager Michael Flynn after his late heroics against Vale.

“It was a great way to get off the mark, a winner in the 96th minute, but I’m a team player and it was more about getting the result, three points and staying on the top of the league,” said Ellison, whose value to County isn’t purely measured on the field.

“I had a laugh and a joke, saying to him that he gave me six minutes so imagine what I could do if I was given more!

“But that’s just banter, I can’t expect to play because the lads have been unbelievable since the start of the season.

“I signed, then got injured and the boys have been a pleasure to watch.

“For us substitutes it’s about being ready and taking the chance when it comes.”