Former Wolves, Sunderland, and Hearts star set to land first manager's job

Former Wolves forward Stephen Elliott is set to take his first steps in to football management at senior level.

According to The Irish Sun, Elliott is set to be named as the new manager of Wexford. The nine-time Ireland international is reportedly eager to take his first job in senior management and has impressed decision makers at Ferrycarrig Park.

Wexford play in the League of Ireland First Division, which is the second tier of football in the Republic of Ireland. Elliott held coaching roles of age grade teams at Fleetwood Town, and St Patrick's Athletic, but now he could be given the chance to manage a senior team.

James Keddy called time on his two-year spell at the start of November, leaving Wexford to find a new manager. Should Elliott get the job, he would inherit a side that reached the semi-finals of the FAI Cup, and a team that finished third, losing in the play-offs to Athlone Town.

Elliott who began his career at Manchester City was signed by Mick McCarthy at Wolves in 2007, having worked with him at Sunderland. He made 31 appearances in his first season at Molineux scoring five goals, but he was sold after just a season to Preston North End.

The 40-year-old would appear over 50 times for the Lilywhites and netted twice upon his return to the West Midlands. He would be shipped out on loan to Norwich City the following season, before joining Hearts in 2010. During the later stages of his career he turned out for Coventry Ciy and Carlisle United, before spells at Shelbourne, Droghead United, and Morpeth Town.

His playing career lasted 15-years and his highlights included winning two Championship titles with Sunderland, a League One winners medal with Norwich City, and he also lifted the Scottish Cup with Hearts.