 With the bad weather in February and games being postponed, Gargan managed to make only two appearances and scored one goal (against Histon).He returned to Brighton and was an unused substitute during the 4–0 home defeat to Crewe Alexandra on 28 February 2009, before two weeks later returning to Eastbourne on loan for the remainder of the season.His loan spell was cut short however after suffering a knee injury against Salisbury City, which later needed surgery on his knee cartilage.