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Gillingham boss Andy Hessenthaler takes a look at West Ham United's Oliver Lee as the transfer deadline looms

Andy Hessenthaler

Gillingham manager Andy Hessenthaler is hoping to bring at least one new face to Priestfield on Tuesday.

But it is unlikely to be a busy day at Priestfield as the transfer deadline for permanent deals closes at 11pm.

"I don’t think there will be a lot of action," said the Gills boss (pictured) when quizzed on the likelihood of new arrivals.

Teams will be able to loan players again as from next week but deals for senior players will then be restricted to a maximum of 93-day deals.

Hessenthaler said: "There might be a possibility we could bring someone in, we’ll have to wait and see."

The Gills currently have 30 professionals on their books so Hessenthaler is aware he already has plenty of options at his disposal as he attempts to end the current slump.

He said: " I have had a chat with the chairman and we have the bodies in here and we have the numbers but it’s just a case of picking the right numbers. I think if there is a possibility to add a fresh face then it never hurts."

Hessenthaler is taking a look at West Ham’s young midfielder Oliver Lee, who has been on loan at Dagenham already this season. The 20-year-old is the son of former England player Rob Lee and was recently on trial at Derby.

Picture: Barry Goodwin

Do you think the Gills need new faces before the deadline? Comment below.

Tuesday, January 31 2012

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  • jesus was a black man wrote:

    hessenthaler is rubbish blah blah blah.....let's all kill ourselves, or better still, i will moan myself into the grave

    31 Jan 2012 11:12 PM

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  • g.i.blues wrote:

    where did you see that about patterson...boom?

    31 Jan 2012 3:55 PM

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  • Boomting wrote:

    Mark Patterson back at the Club as "Football Development Director". Hopefully that means "Sort the Defence out" Director as it's obvious the other 2 loons aren't up to it.

    31 Jan 2012 3:42 PM

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  • Ivano wrote:

    The new faces we need is a management team.

    Hess says "we have the numbers but its's a case of picking the right numbers"

    So does the lottery & you need to pick the right numbers to win that. NO CHANCE

    Another daft comment from Hess

    31 Jan 2012 3:21 PM

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  • Cornishpete wrote:

    Usual talking rubbish and contradicting himeslf.

    This is the man who has allowed a 30 man squad of halfwits to be built.

    Yet can find no room for Matt Fry.

    This is the man who let Stanley Aborah go. He cant stop playing in the Dutch top division.

    A few more weeks and those few fans who are left supporting Hess will have given up.

    For those that think fans still back him, come sit in the Rainham End and listen to the stick he gets.

    Scally, pull your finger out, get rid of him.

    31 Jan 2012 2:42 PM

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  • g.i.blues wrote:

    sorry find the blend.

    31 Jan 2012 1:45 PM

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  • g.i.blues wrote:

    he said, we have the players and need to blind the blend...haven't you had all season for that and still can't get it right!

    he also said the other day, i won't be afraid to change things and the chairman will back me...yet your backtracking again...are you not hess?

    our season is over and your quite happy to go with what you've got...sorry no chance with that mob!!!

    clubs are strengthening there successful units and we again decide to go with what we have...thats why we never succeed with a chairman & manager loke these!!!

    31 Jan 2012 1:36 PM

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  • superkeds wrote:

    Of course they do but as ever on transfer - deadline day Hessenthaler sits around doing nothing.He should have wheeled and dealed by at least trying to off load those, such as oli, instead he has left no room for manouver the guy has put no thought or effort in and has totally wasted his last opportunity that january gave him.

    31 Jan 2012 1:16 PM

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