Gills boss Mark Stimson is naturally delighted by the news: "It is great for both Gillingham Football Club and Adam himself. He is a popular member of the first team squad and is a promising young defender, who will certainly get better. 

This deal is proof that Reading can see that we are a club that can nurture and develop young players and give them the proper experience to hold them in good stead when they return. Adam is one for the future and, with more first team games with us, I am sure that when he returns to Reading, he will be all the better for it."

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