Former Wigan Athletic defender joins Lincoln City

The 31-year-old former Australian international defender moves to Sincil Bank after with second-tier rivals Derby County, who just missed out on a place in the play-offs last term.

He had previously played for Hull City, Brentford, Barnsley, Ipswich Town and Leicester City, from whom he spent the 2017/18 campaign at Wigan on loan.

"The football club has made fantastic progress over the past 12 months, both on and off the pitch, so it’s an exciting time to join Lincoln City and I’m really pleased to be here," he said.

"I had some really good conversations with Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw. You could see their commitment to the project, their attention to detail, and their belief in what the club is trying to build.

"For them to believe that I am someone who can help to take the club forward is really exciting for me. I can’t wait to give everything I have to help achieve that.

"Seeing everything that’s already in place gives me real excitement about what can be achieved this season.

"I’m a committed player and I like to get up and down the pitch as a full-back.

"I’m excited to join a group of players with that mentality and, with the belief that’s already in the squad, I think we can achieve some good things this season.

"Of course you need quality as well, but there’s plenty of quality in that changing room. I’m really excited to become part of it and play my role in what we’re trying to achieve this season."

Elder made 33 appearances during his time with Latics, winning a League One title winners’ medal as part of Paul Cook’s squad.

HIs solitary goal helped Latics beat Premier League Bournemouth during an FA Cup run that saw them go on to face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City who, at the time, were on course for an unprecedented quadruple.

Elder produced one of the most famous assists in Latics history as he played in Will Grigg for the only goal of a memorable night at the DW Stadium.