Defender Gavin Hoyte has joined Barnet on a two-year deal after leaving Gillingham at the end of last season.

Gills boss Justin Edinburgh decided that Hoyte was no longer required at Priestfield but he has joined up with another ex-Gills manager in Barnet boss Martin Allen.

Hoyte started his career at Arsenal and has also featured for Watford, Brighton, Lincoln and Dagenham.

He said: "I'm delighted to be at Barnet, the club won the league last year and coming up into League Two they’re going to be on a big high and I want to be part of it.

"I've played quite a lot of games in League One and League Two, so I think I can bring good experience to the team. My strongest attribute is definitely my speed, I love to get up and down the pitch and get crosses in – but more important than anything, I love defending.”

Allen said: "I spoke to some people at Gillingham that gave him fantastic references and we have signed another very good player today.”