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.