GILLINGHAM chairman Paul Scally will learn early in the New Year whether or not he has been successful in his claim for compensation from Bristol City whom he alleges made an illegal approach for former manager Tony Pulis following his departure in July, 1999.

A three-man Football League panel finished hearing evidence at the two-day hearing in London yesterday.

A Football League spokesmen said today their verdict would be announced either on January 1 or 2.