Former Gillingham forward Danny Lloyd is back from injury and could face his old team soon.

Lloyd suffered cruciate and medial knee ligament damage in Gillingham’s game at Ipswich Town, a massive blow at the time as the lively forward was coming into some good form. On the day of the injury he was Gills’ main man against Ipswich.

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Harris admitted it was a big loss at the time but Liverpool-born Lloyd returned north to rehabilitate and no move was made to tempt the player back. Now fit, after a long rehabilitation, the player has signed for Rochdale.

Lloyd, 31, scored five goals for the Gills last season, from 34 appearances, including the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over Crewe, scoring from the penalty spot days before his injury at Ipswich 10 months ago.

He had scored his 100th career goal while with the Gills, a stunner against Cambridge United.

Gillingham play away at Rochdale on February 18.

On signing a “short-term deal” for his new club, Lloyd said: “It’s a really good opportunity for me to get back into the mix.

“I’ve been out for a while but been working really hard to make sure that I get back in the best possible shape.

“I’m thankful to the club and the gaffer for bringing me in, and ultimately giving me the opportunity to play some games. Hopefully, I can come in and get some minutes on the pitch. I need to train well, do the business, and who knows what can happen next.

“I’m ready to go. I’ve been waiting a long time for this. I’m looking forward to getting on the pitch for the club very, very soon.”