Matty Robson: Gateshead sign Carlisle United defender on loan

Matty Robson scored for Carlisle away at Sunderland in the 2014 FA Cup third round

Gateshead have signed Carlisle United left-back Matty Robson on loan until the end of the season.

The 29-year-old, who can also play on the wing, has played 13 times for the League Two strugglers this season but his last start came in the 4-2 defeat by Dagenham on 22 November.

He has scored 25 times in 228 games since joining from Hartlepool in 2009.

Conference side Gateshead have clearance to play Robson in Wednesday night's home game against Woking.