Crawley part ways with ex-Ireland goalkeeper Elliot

Crawley have sacked manager Rob Elliot with the club facing an uphill battle to avoid relegation from League One.

Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Elliot, who won four caps for the Boys in Green between 2014 and 2016, has been in charge for just over five months, during which time the London-born 38-year-old oversaw just five wins in 33 games.

The last straw was Saturday's 5-1 defeat by Huddersfield, which stretched their winless run to eight matches and left them in 22nd place, 12 points adrift of Bristol Rovers in 20th.

Elliot in action for Ireland in a friendly against the USA in November 2014

Elliot's assistant Louis Storey has been placed in charge on a temporary basis.

A brief statement read: "Crawley Town Football Club has today parted company with manager Rob Elliot.

"Louis Storey will take control of the squad as interim head coach, with Anthony Sweeney supporting him as interim assistant head coach.

"The club would like to thank Rob for all of his efforts during his time at the Broadfield Stadium and wish him all the best for the future."

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