Former Ireland goalkeeper Elliot appointed manager of League One Crawley 

Elliot won four Ireland caps under Martin O'Neill between 2014-16. His appointment instantly makes him the highest-placed former Ireland international currently managing in English football. 

BACK THEN: Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane with goalkeepers Rob Elliot at squad training ahead of their 3 International Friendly against Turkey in 2014. Pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

Crawley have appointed former Ireland international goalkeeper Rob Elliot as their manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

The 38-year-old who played for Charlton and Newcastle joins the League One club from Gateshead, who he guided to FA Trophy glory and a sixth-place finish in the National League last season.

He succeeds Scott Lindsey, who left for MK Dons last week, and arrives with the team hovering around the drop zone having picked up seven points from their opening seven games.

Elliot, who was eligible through his father's family origins in Cork, won four Ireland caps under Martin O'Neill between 2014-16. His appointment instantly makes him the highest-placed former Ireland international managing in English football. 

Elliot told Crawley's website: "When the opportunity came about, it was impossible to turn down. I heard there might be some interest, and we spoke to the owners and had such a positive conversation.

"It is so exciting to see the way these players play, and I am really excited to get to work with them on the training ground."

Ben Gladwin and Steve Hafner remain at the helm for Tuesday evening's home game against Mansfield.

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