 On 5 September 2012, Elding came off the bench to score a brace that rescued a point in a 2–2 draw with Barrow.On 24 September 2012, Elding handed in a transfer request.On 12 November 2012 having fallen out of contention in the club's first team plans Elding was told he was able to leave the club on a free transfer if he was able to find a new club.