Andy Gurney was forced to delve into the transfer market again last week to ease the strain on his injury-hit squad.

Andy Gurney was forced to delve into the transfer market again last week to ease the strain on his injury-hit squad.

He raided cash-strapped Blue Square Premier side Salisbury City to capture the signing of utility man Scott Bartlett on a two-year deal.

Bartlett was released by The Whites after making 400 appearances in a nine-year spell at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium.

A first team regular at a higher level than the Seagulls, the 29-year-old will add valuable experience to Gurney's squad and played on the right side of midfield against Fisher.

Gurney has also brought in defender Alex Kite from his former club Bristol Rovers on a one-month loan deal.

The 19-year-old centre-back was on the bench for Saturday's game against Fisher Athletic, but could be thrown into the side this weekend to replace suspended captain Charlie Comyn-Platt.

He is the son of former Pirates and Gillingham goalkeeper Phil, who is currently physio at the Memorial Stadium.