Gillingham’s former winger Hakeeb Adelakun has found top form at Doncaster Rovers after joining them on loan from Lincoln City

Winger Hakeeb Adelakun failed to make an impact on loan at Gillingham but returns to Priestfield with Doncaster in top form.

Adelakun’s stunning winner against Dagenham in the FA Cup was one of the few highlights of his time on loan at the Gills during last season where he struggled to show the skills he’s now displaying.

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His 21 league appearances for the Gills were underwhelming but the turnaround has been impressive.

Back at parent club Lincoln City, the 27-year-old started this season by earning himself a place in their League 1 side, scoring a handful of goals too, before signing for Doncaster on loan in January.

He’s made 18 league appearances for them and has played a big part in their sensational run towards the play-offs, winning 10 games in a row ahead of their trip to Priestfield.

Adelakun’s managed an impressive 10 goals since mid-February.

Adelakun played under former Gills boss Neil Harris at ME7 and current head coach Stephen Clemence knows he’s one they will have to watch this weekend.

Clemence said: “You always want to do well against your old club when you go back, I have experienced it myself, and he will be the same.

“I did ask the question ‘how come he left?!’ I believe he didn’t have a great time here, which can happen, but he is a good player and has done very well for Doncaster and for (their manager) Grant (McCann).

“They have other threats as well, which we have to be ready for. The boys will be aware of what threats they have going forward but they will also be aware of the spaces where we can attack when we go forward, it goes both ways.”

Clemence and McCann shared the same agent during their playing days and now share a mutual friend.

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