By Mark Carruthers

PLAN: Gateshead’s Rob Elliot

GATESHEAD manager Rob Elliot has told Aidan Rutledge a loan move to National League North side Scarborough Athletic is the ‘perfect scenario’ for his development.
The 23-year-old striker joined the Tynesiders during the summer as he stepped up to NonLeague’s top tier after scoring 61 goals in just 43 appearances for Northern League Division Two promotion winners Birtley Town.
After a number of promising displays in pre-season, Rutledge has struggled to gain regular game-time at the International Stadium after the likes of Marcus Dinanga an...