PUBLISHED
14:00 19th March 2016
by Tim Dudding
Albion midfielder has made a temporary move to Gillingham.
This loan move gives him the opportunity to get in some valuable playing time before the end of the season."
Chris Hughton
Chris Hughton
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Andrew Crofts has joined Gillingham on loan until the end of the season.
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The 31-year-old re-joins the club where he started his career – with a recall option after 28 days if required.
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He will be available for the trip to Southend today as the Gills look to close the gap on the automatic promotion places at the top of League One.
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Albion manager Chris Hughton said, “Crofty’s game time has been limited in recent weeks because of the form of Beram and Dale.
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“This loan move gives him the opportunity to get in some valuable playing time before the end of the season.”
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Crofts, who earned a recall to the Wales squad for their upcoming international friendlies against Northern Ireland and Ukraine, has made 18 appearances for Albion this season - although he hasn't featured since mid-February.The midfielder spent nine years at the Priestfield Stadium between 2000 and 2009, before arriving at Albion for his first spell at the club.
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He becomes the second player to leave the club in the loan window after Glen Rea joined Luton Town until the end of the season.
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