WALES international midfielder and former Gillingham captain Andrew Crofts joined the Dragons on loan on 17 February, making his debut in that evening's game at Burton Albion.

The Chatham born 24-year-old is a graduate of the Gills youth system and holds the club record for most international caps by one of their players.

The Welshman has been capped 12 times by his country, the last coming in a 2-0 loss to the Netherlands in June 2008.

As recently as 2006/07 Crofts was named as Gillingham's Player of the Year and was rewarded by being given the captains armband in 2007/08.

The midfielder has been kept out of the starting line-up by the impressive form of midfield duo Mark Bentley and Curtis Weston.

Gillingham confirmed on their official website that Crofts' name was to be circulated with a view to arranging a loan move or permanent transfer, after he refused to sign a new contract earlier this season.

He moved on loan to Peterborough United in November 2008 and the Posh would have liked to have retained his services, but they were unable to negotiate a further deal, with the player out of contract this coming summer.

Dean Saunders seized his chance and pulled off something of a coup by bringing the midfielder to the Racecourse for the remainder of the season.

Crofts made 184 league appearances for the Gills scoring 17 goals in the process, plus a further nine games on loan with Peterborough.