Blues right-back Elliott Hewitt has joined League One Gillingham on a month's loan. The 19-year-old hasn't featured for Town since dropping out of the side after the home defeat to Leeds at the end of August.

The Wales U21 international is set to remain at the Priestfield Stadium until December 14th but with Town having a 24-hour recall option after the first 28 days.

Hewitt is ineligible for the Gills' FA Cup first round replay against Brackley Town but the Blues are yet to decide whether he would be able to feature if they reach the second round where they are due to face his former side Macclesfield.

Gillingham boss Peter Taylor is in need of defensive cover with Michael Harriman away on international duty with the Republic of Ireland U21 squad and with League One matches continuing during the international break.

Hewitt has made seven starts and five sub appearances since joining the Blues from the Silkmen for an initial £250,000 in the summer of 2012.

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TractorCam added 16:15 - Nov 13 I believe he's good enough for us and this league, but since he hasn't been playing this is an excellent move to loan him out so he can gain regular first team action and hopefully prove himself to Mick. Plus we don't need to worry about cover as we still have Veseli. Hopefully comes back even better.
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MaySixth added 16:15 - Nov 13 Would prefer him not to be cup-tied.
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ericclacton added 16:15 - Nov 13 Blimey!
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BlueBadger added 16:19 - Nov 13 Found his level then.
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irishtim added 16:26 - Nov 13 Will do the lad good plus he will come back match fit.
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bluefeast added 16:29 - Nov 13 we have not had a right back cross the half way line since he has been out of the side. Chambers is not the answer , we need a cresswell mark 2. The best right back in our league plays for burnley ,class act .
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Sindre94 added 16:33 - Nov 13 Great news, hope he comes back and pushes on to get in the first team!
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BroskiBeen added 16:35 - Nov 13 Pob Lwc Hewitt! good luck at Gillingham, will do him good, doing well in the Wales U21's as well so all this will help his progression, although I would also prefer him not to be cup tied. Hewitt has the potential to be a big player in Ipswich's future :)
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Karlosius added 16:36 - Nov 13 "set to remain at the Priestfield Stadium until December 14th but with Town having a 24-hour recall option after the first 28 days." So we can recall him from December 11th? Awesome.
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casanovacrow added 16:36 - Nov 13 So Martin Allen, who didn't rate any of the Ipswich players preseason, decides to bring in Hewitt? :-
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AlexGreen added 16:37 - Nov 13 @Bluefeast - Chambers scored from right back from a Cresswell cross against Middlesbrough. Pretty sure he was over the halfway line when he scored it.
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AlexGreen added 16:38 - Nov 13 @casanova - Allen's long gone mate!
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casanovacrow added 16:38 - Nov 13 my bad, he was booted haha, explains so much
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martleshamitfc added 16:38 - Nov 13 casanovacrow - Allen was sacked a few weeks ago, catch up!
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Keaneish added 16:43 - Nov 13 Bluefeast - Chambers scored a far post header against Millwall and it wasn't from a corner so that's a lie!
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TractorCam added 16:51 - Nov 13 Keaneish - Chambers header was against Middlesbrough
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suffolkgills added 16:57 - Nov 13 Well happy with this signing for my beloved Gills !! Being based up here in Kesgrave,I've seen and read a lot about Hewitt,mostly saw him last season,decent prospect and well thought of !! It's good that he's come to 'us' Gills for some games, we have Sheffield Utd away on Saturday. Just for your info Casanova,we sacked Martin Allen about a month ago,Peter Taylor is our manager !! Welcome Elliott

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bluemikey100 added 17:20 - Nov 13 great anothe player match fit for the busy xmas period
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tractorfact added 17:21 - Nov 13 he's young so plenty of time I do think he's better as a midfield player to be honest good luck and hope he gets some games him and Jack are the future for us no more Jordan mistakes etc good luck son
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bluefeast added 17:23 - Nov 13 my going past the half way line comment was a metaphoric. Fact is Chambers is not an attacking/raiding full back. We need one .
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georgelamming added 17:30 - Nov 13 feel though this is a good move for him. However, with cresswell still suspended and tommy smith probably not back in time for the next game..I hope we dont pick up any defensive injuries!
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WhoisJimmyJuan added 18:22 - Nov 13 Glass half full view: But isn't it nice that we are loaning players out as other clubs want them, rather than loaning players in? This is in just one year. I know results this season have not been spectacular, but I think the club is moving forward much faster off the field.
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StowTractorBoy added 19:11 - Nov 13 Really hope this a turning point for him as at the moment as he is not good enough to play in our first team. He is OK going forward but he does not tackle and has not even shone in the under 21s matches. The Leeds match showed how out of his depth he is and this move will help get him back to what we all hope for. As for Vaselli have you seen him play - sorry an honest opinion but he is nowhere near good enough. Good luck Elliott.

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cromwellblue added 19:13 - Nov 13 Smith away travelling round the world in a week so unlikely to be ready for Leicester. So Chambers moves in leaving a space for a right back. Do we a. Play right winger Carlos out of position b. Move our holding midfielder to right back c. Play our young and upcoming right back who has looked the part in all appearances to date. Has to be C, but Oh, hang on........... Expecting lots of minus clicks but come on, this guy deserves better. An ideal opportunity wasted

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yorksblue added 19:15 - Nov 13 Will see how he gets on at Bramall Lane on Sat.
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