January 28 2006

Tommy Black

Tommy Black has gone on a month's loan to Gillingham.

Former Arsenal trainee Black played the full 90 minutes in the Gills' 1-1 draw with Rotherham on Saturday.

Since returning to fitness after suffering a broken leg, Black has only made six appearances for Palace this season.

Black will use the four-week period to impress Eagles boss IAIN DOWIE in an attempt to return to the Palace first team.