Elliott named assistant manager of U23s by Stoke
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Written by Simon Austin — April 7, 2017
WADE ELLIOTT has joined Stoke City's Academy as the assistant manager of the under-23s.
The 38-year-old will operate as number two to Glyn Hodges.
Elliott has been working as assistant Academy manager at Conference side Forest Green Rovers, following a stint as under-21 boss at Bristol City.
During his playing career, the midfielder played for Bournemouth, Burnley, Birmingham and Bristol City.