Gills unchanged for Hartlepool trip

The Gills shared the points in a goalless draw against Colchester on Saturday where on-loan trio Rene Howe, Tristan Plummer and Darren Dennehy all made their debuts. However, the game will come a week too soon for midfielder Curtis Weston, who is yet to recover fully from a hip injury which kept him out of the clash against the U's. Luke Rooney impressed as a second-half substitute in that game but is likely to have to once again settle for a place on the bench. Winger Andy Barcham, defender Garry Richards and goalkeeper Simon Royce are all out with knee injuries while Simon King and Danny Jackman remain long-term absentees.