Gillingham’s swift announcement of player departures, including veteran goalkeeper Glenn Morris, highlights a significant overhaul following a disappointing season. The club revealed that 16 players would leave less than 24 hours after their final match against Shrewsbury, where they finished 17th in League Two.
Morris leaves Gillingham after making 135 appearances across two spells with the club. He received a heartfelt tribute from Gillingham ahead of the match against Shrewsbury, where he was celebrated for his contributions.
Key departures include:
- Glenn Morris, who won two ‘Player of the Year’ awards during his time at Gillingham.
- Jonny Williams, who made his 400th career appearance before being released.
- Sam Vokes, a veteran striker, who has announced his retirement at the age of 36.
- Unused substitute Jake Turner leaving on a free transfer.
Coach Gareth Ainsworth hinted at the changes before the final match, stating, “You’ll find out tomorrow [Sunday] morning that there’s some players in that team [against Shrewsbury] that are not here next year.” This statement set the stage for an expected shake-up.
The club also triggered contract options for four players: Bradley Dack, Garath McCleary, Damien Theodore, and Armani Little. Meanwhile, apprentices Cruz Beszant, Louie Dayal, and Michael Luxton have been offered professional contracts.
The swift action by Gillingham follows a season where they maintained the same position as last year—17th in League Two. Observers expect further developments in the coming weeks as contract negotiations continue and new signings are anticipated to strengthen the squad.
