Pouts loaned to Hartlepool

The tough tackling midfielder joined the Gills in January in a cutprice £30,000 deal, as the realisation that Town wouldn't be making an instant return to Division One hit home.

Pouton featured in the majority of Gillingham's games last season following his move but has made just one apperance this season, that in the Carling Cup against Northampton.

Pool boss Neale Cooper has swooped to sign the 27-year-old on a months loan and is likely to throw Pouton straight into action tomorrow against Oldham.