Gillingham striker Joe Gbode marked his loan return to Hastings United with a goal. Gbode joined the Isthmian Premier side shortly after signing a professional deal with the Gills in the week.
The 17-year-old struck with 36 minutes gone for Hastings, heading home from a corner. His side conceded late on in a 1-1 draw with Wingate & Finchley.
It’s a third spell on loan at the U’s for Gbode this season, having previously scored five goals in four league matches. It’s now six in five for the young forward.
He’s playing for a team captained by former Gills youth manager and player Craig Stone, who earlier tweeted: “It shows how well the club look after young players when the Gills trust us with a player like Joe’s ability over a number of clubs in higher divisions.” Gbode has already made six appearance for the Gills, including four games in League 2 this season.