Former Premier League star sacked by Crawley in 62-word statement with League One side 12 points adrift of safety

CRAWLEY TOWN have sacked manager Rob Elliot amid an intense relegation scrap.

Elliot, 38, took over as Crawley boss just five months ago and leaves with the club 12 points away from safety in League One.

Crawley Town have sacked manager Rob Elliot just five months after he took overRex

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