Ebbsfleet wideman Alex Osborn has joined Concord Rangers on a one-month loan deal.

It is the third club Osborn has featured for on loan this season, having also represented Hayes & Yeading and Maidstone.

The former Dagenham man has played five times for the Fleet so far this seaosn

Osborn nearly featured for Concord on loan last season but the deal fell through after the player picked up an injury.

Meanwhile, vice-chairman Peter Varney has responded to Margate's claim over the failed deal for Sean Shields.

Gate were unable to agree a deal for Shields and Mr Varney responded by saying that Margate had treated the player poorly.

He said: "Margate approached us to sign both Matt Johnson and Sean Shields and Matt was offered a 18 month contract and a deal was done between the clubs.

"Sean was told that a contract for next year on terms acceptable to both Margate and the player were fine but that the problem was this season. Ebbsfleet agreed to pay Sean a sum to make this year possible but then Sean was told the deal for next year had been withdrawn.

"Margate than asked to take him on loan at a reduced cost until the end of the season but the rules allow him to go only for 65 days. Margate then asked to take him on a month's loan.

"I think Margate's treatment of the player has been poor and I feel for him in this situation as he was happy to make the move if they kept to their original offer to him."