SAINTS midfielder Simon Gillett has rejoined Blackpool on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old spent three impressive months on loan at Bloomfield Road earlier in the season making 14 appearances and scoring twice for the League One promotion hopefuls.

On his return to St Mary's, Gillett found himself back in the reserves and in late November he agreed to join AFC Bournemouth on loan until New Year's Day.

During his time with the Cherries, Gillett scored once - ironically against Blackpool - in seven outings.

Gillett is expected to go straight into the squad for Saturday's game with Brentford. But he is unable to play in the Seasiders' FA Cup replay with Norwich City on Tuesday week.

He is the third player to be loaned out by George Burley in the last week - following Kevin Miller (Torquay) and David Prutton (Nottingham Forest).

Leon Best remains on loan at Yeovil, where he has belted seven league goals in his last nine League One games.