Gowling could play at a higher level

Steve Claridge has commented on former Hereford loanee, and one of his former team-mates Joshua Gowling, on his excellent weekly blog, 'Ask Steve Claridge' on BBC Sport.

The current Gillingham defender spent a lengthy loan spell with The Bulls last season and was believed to be close to joining United last summer. After an encouraging start with the Gills, Gowling has found himself on the bench in recent weeks and the BBC pundit had this to say:

"I haven't seen him play for a while and I don't know whether the fact Gillingham's results have improved a bit since he was dropped at the start of February is a coincidence.

"Josh has all the physical attributes to play at a higher level. The only thing I would worry about is his attitude. I say that not because it is particularly bad but because the game doesn't come particularly hard to him. He has good pace and he can jump, plus he's lean and quick.

"But sometimes he might think the game is a little easier than it is. That is something he has to address. If he does, he could get his career back on track."

Gowling has lined up alongside a number of former Hereford loanees this season at the Priestfield, including Febian Brandy, Darren Dennehy and Tristan Plummer.