No loan extension for Gillespie

Last updated : 08 February 2005 By Jaimie Henderson
Bristol City have confirmed that on-loan forward Steven Gillespie will return to Ashton Gate next week.

Despite being widely expected, the failure to negotiate a loan extension will be a blow to manager John Ward - 19-year-old Gillespie has provided much needed attacking options since his arrival, scoring four goals in four matches.

Such a prolific strike rate has meant that City manager Brian Tinnion was keen to have the services of the youngster available to him again. If Gillespie isn't used, Cheltenham have apparently been granted first refusal on another loan spell.