They’re under the radar!” Boston United boss Elliott tips Gateshead to be promotion challengers

As the Pilgrims travel to face the Heed this afternoon, manager Elliott believes his ninth-placed opponents have slipped ‘under the radar’ in the opening exchanges this season.

Gateshead - whose squad includes former Pilgrims Liam Agnew and Toby Lees - have picked up five draws and three wins from their nine matches to date.

Like Boston, they have conceded just seven times, the division’s joint-second best defensive record.

“I’ve watched them a couple of times and I’m impressed with them,” Elliott said.

“You see why they draw a lot of games: they’re very well organised, play one up front.

“They’re a big team at this level as well, and I fully expect them to be around the play-offs this year. They’re full time as well.

“They’re under the radar a bit.”

Kick-off at Gateshead International Stadium will be at 3pm.