 Elliott however missed the fifth round win against Southampton and quarter-final defeat to West Bromwich Albion having suffered an injury early in the fourth round replay against Fulham.He continued to feature regularly for Rovers until an injury hit 2009–10 season, which proved to be his last for the club.The summer of 2010 saw Elliott move 35 miles up the M5 to Cheltenham Town on a two-year deal.