Hessenthaler, signed by Tony Pulis in 1996, was a Gills player for 10 years

Gillingham manager Andy Hessenthaler has signed defender Tony Sinclair on a one-year deal.

The 25-year-old was an apprentice with the Gills but dropped down to non-league where he played for Beckenham, Fisher Athletic, Welling and Woking.

Sinclair's versatility means he can play at right-back or centre-half.

Hessenthaler told the club's website: "He's decent in the air, is very athletic and offers something we haven't really got at the back."

Gillingham also have the option of extending Sinclair's contract by a further year.

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