Lincoln sign defender Elder from Derby

Callum Elder has won three promotions to the Championship, most recently with Derby County [Shutterstock] Lincoln City have made their first signing since winning promotion to the Championship, bringing in left-back Callum Elder on a two-year contract. The 31-year-old Australia international was out of contract at Derby County, having helped the Rams to regain their second-tier status in 2024 and featured 28 times for the club last season. As well as Derby, the defender has Championship experience with four other clubs – Brentford, Barnsley, Ipswich Town and Hull City. "I had some really good conversations with [Lincoln head coaches] Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw," he told the Imps' website . "For them to believe 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." Elder, who started his career at Leicester City, has also had spells with Mansfield Town, Peterborough United and Wigan Athletic. Lincoln chiefs expected criticism for Cohen & Shaw 'It feels normal' - Cohen & Shaw on Imps double act