Elliott enjoyed two spells with Newcastle as a player

Newcastle United have handed former defender Robbie Elliott a position on the club's coaching staff.

Elliott, 34, accepted an offer to become the fitness and conditioning coach and will work alongside senior fitness coach Mark Hulse.

As a player Elliott made 188 appearances for Newcastle during two spells at St James' Park.

The Gosforth-born full-back also represented Bolton, rivals Sunderland, Leeds United and Hartlepool.