Gills Player Profiles

1. Ross Flitney - Goalkeeper

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 23:00:06 +0100

Tall agile keeper, he joined Gillingham on a two year deal during the summer of 2011 from Dover Athletic.

Began his career as a trainee with Arsenal and later served Fulham, Brighton and Hove Albion on loan, Doncaster Rovers on loan, Yeading on loan, Barnet, Grays Athletic and Croydon Athletic.

2. Barry Fuller - Defender

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 22:00:13 +0100

A determined right back, Barry was originally a trainee at Charlton Athletic before having spells at Barnet on loan and Stevenage Borough before joining Gillingham in January 2008.

3. Andy Frampton - Defender

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 21:00:04 +0100

Dominant central defender, Andy began his career as a trainee at Crystal Palace before having spells with Brentford, Millwall and Swindon Town on loan.

It was from Millwall that Gillingham signed him on a two year deal in the summer of 2011.

4. Charlie Lee - Midfield

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 20:00:57 +0100

Hard working midfielder who is also adaptable in any defensive role, Charlie was signed from Peterborough United on a three year contract during the summer of 2011, having previously spent a period on loan the season before.

He began his career with Tottenham Hotspur and had a spell on loan with Millwall.

5. Simon King - Defender

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 19:00:18 +0100

Highly rated central defender who is hoping for a much better term this time around, having missed the majority of the 2009/10 and 2010/11 season through injury.

Former trainee with Oxford United, he joined Gillingham from Barnet in July 2007.

6. Garry Richards - Defender

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:00:15 +0100

Tall and powerful central defender, Garry was signed from Southend United in January 2008.

Began as a trainee with Colchester United, before having spells on loan with Ebbsfleet United and Brentford.

7. Chris Whelpdale - Midfield

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 17:00:42 +0100

Stylish midfielder with an eye for goal, Chris joined Gillingham from Peterborough United on a three year contract during the summer of 2011, having previously appeared for Maldon Town and Billericay Town.

8. Jack Payne - Midfield

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 16:00:58 +0100

A tough tackling midfielder who plays just in front of the back four, he first came to Gillingham on trainee forms.

9. Danny Kedwell - Centre forward

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:28:31 +0100

A hard working striker, Danny returned to his hometown club during the summer of 2011 after signing a 3 year deal from AFC Wimbledon whom he helped gain a Football League place.

A former Gillingham trialist, he actually began his career with Chatham Town before having spells with Tonbridge Angels, Fisher Athletic, Lordswood, Maidstone United, Herne Bay, Welling United and Grays Athletic.

10. Curtis Weston - Midfield

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:00:08 +0100

Talented player who is comfortable on the ball, Curtis began his career with Millwall and then had spells with Swindon Town, Leeds United and Scunthorpe United on loan before joining Gillingham in August 2008.

11. Dennis Oli - Forward

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:59:28 +0100

Pacy striker, Dennis was originally with QPR on trainee forms. Further moves were Ebbsfleet United on loan, Farnborough Town, Swansea City, Cambridge United and Grays Athletic. Joined Gillingham in November 2007.

12. Joe Martin - Defender

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:00:29 +0100

Also at home in a left sided midfield role, Joe started as a trainee with Tottenham Hotspur followed by a spell with Blackpool.

Joined Gillingham in December 2010.

8. Mark Bentley - Midfielder

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:15:58 +0100

Previous Clubs – Enfield, Aldershot, Ebbsfleet, Dagenham & Redbridge, Southend Utd

Mark was a late entry into League football after plying his trade at non-league level with Enfield Town, Aldershot, Ebbsfleet and Dagenham & Redbridge, before linking up with Southend United where he went on to make over 100 first team appearances during his 3 year stint at Roots Hall.

Signed for Gills in May 2006 and has since gone on to make over 100 League appearances both in midfield and defence.

8. Mark Bentley - Midfielder

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:15:58 +0100

16. Matt Fish - Defender

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 10:00:46 +0100

Equally at home in a full back or central defensive position, he joined Gillingham from Dover Athletic on a two year deal during the summer of 2011.

Began his career with Crystal Palace as a trainee before having a short loan spell with AFC Wimbledon.

17. Danny Spiller - Midfield

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:00:24 +0100

Now in his second spell with Gillingham, having originally joined Gills as a trainee. This was followed by spells with Longford Town (loan), Millwall, Wycombe Wanderers, Welling United and Dagenham & Redbridge.

Rejoined Gillingham in August 2010

8. Mark Bentley - Midfielder

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:15:58 +0100

12. Connor Essam - Defender

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:25:18 +0100

Previous Clubs – Gills apprentice

Connor joined the Priestfield School of Excellence as a 10 year old in 2002 before becoming a first year apprentice in 2008.

Became a regular in last seasons Totesport Combination side and was also an unused sub in the 2nd Round FA Cup-tie at Edgeley Park that finished 0-0.

8. Mark Bentley - Midfielder

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:15:58 +0100

8. Mark Bentley - Midfielder

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:15:58 +0100

8. Mark Bentley - Midfielder

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:15:58 +0100

12. Connor Essam - Defender

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:25:18 +0100

24. Jack Evans - Defender

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:30:30 +0100

A natural right-back but has also played centre-half and left-back for the youth and reserve teams after coming through the Gills Centre of Excellence.

First year professional having signed in July 2011.

12. Connor Essam - Defender

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:25:18 +0100

8. Mark Bentley - Midfielder

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:15:58 +0100

12. Connor Essam - Defender

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:25:18 +0100

12. Connor Essam - Defender

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:25:18 +0100

30. Adam Birchall - Forward

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:00:12 +0100

Signed from Dover Athletic on a 3 year contract during the summer of 2011, he was originally a trainee with Arsenal, before having spells with Wycombe Wanderers (loan), Mansfield Town and Barnet (loan).

Suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in the pre-season friendly with Welling in July 2011.