Our U9s and U10s play five-on-five and eight-on-eight matches, while our U11s have nine versus nine games. Having made over 300 appearances for Millwall, Livermore joined Hull City in the summer of 2006 and spent two years with the team before electing to join Brighton two years later. Roberto Firmino is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer confirmed. These are based in Canterbury, Chatham, Folkestone, Dartford, Maidstone and Sittingbourne, giving the opportunity for young players in all four corners of Kent to become part of the only professional league club in the county. During the season centres have the opportunity to play games against one another to ensure a consistent standard of player is recruited, it also enables each player to develop at a faster rate than that might otherwise be the case. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 2.40 goals per Match. These centres act as a stepping stone between the six main Centres and the academy. Ibrahim, 31, played for the full Gibraltar international side on eight occasions and represented a number of local Kent sides, including Dartford, Sittingbourne and Maidstone before retiring in the summer of 2019. Professional footballer Watford 1991 - 1996. Steven is local to Hartsdown Park as he was born and bred in Margate. Gillingham FC and Kings Ferry have teamed up to support the 2014 Movember Campaign. This feed updates continuously 24/7 so check back regularly. Visit the Factory for every England World Cup fixture. We fully understand the importance of grassroots football and are keen to help develop players for the future whether they stay on with their local club or progress into our academy. We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic individuals to help look after home supporters on matchday by serving food from our stalls and operating as kiosk executives/managers. His time at the City Ground lasted a little over two years, and with first-team options limited he was signed by the Gills, then under the management of Neale Cooper, on a season-long loan deal in August 2005 which proved a fruitful one. I have never run a football club and had injuries anything like this because I signed the right players at the right ages at the right condition.. The majority of the younger element of the Academy programme is based at the excellent facilities at the University of Kent at Canterbury, while the older players (17s-21s) are based in Gillingham. Margate FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Steven Miller as the clubs Head of Recruitment. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. Burnley Scout 2013 - 2014 | Learn more about Andy Hessenthaler's work experience, education, connections & more by visiting their profile . Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Canterbury, and matches are played on Saturdays or Sundays. By clicking 'Sign in and Subscribe' you agree to us subscribing you to our newsletter in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice.Emails, which may be sent daily or less frequently, may include marketing elements. The Lions returned to the second tier two years later, defeating Bradford 1-0 at Wembley. 28 October 2014. He replaced Steve Evans, who departed a few weeks prior following the Gills 4-0 defeat to Ipswich. Nicky, 41, arrives at the club having gained a wealth of experience throughout the Premier League and EFL during his career and will work closely with the football operation already in place at the MEMS Priestfield Stadium. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Gillingham have appointed Nicky Shorey as the club's head of recruitment. Chairman Paul Scally said: We've been looking to appoint someone in the role of Head of Recruitment for a while now and we are delighted to have Nicky Shorey on board. I have done it at my previous two clubs, at Millwall and Cardiff City, set up recruitment departments and I want to do the same here.. England. Matches of Gillingham FC (1 C) N. Joe North (1 F) P. Players of Gillingham FC (113 C, 37 F) Priestfield Stadium (16 F) Media in category "Gillingham F.C." The following 20 files are in this category, out of 20 total. Harris has previously described the recruitment at Gillingham as a shambles and said: The conditioning of the players isnt good enough and ultimately it falls on me to get the best out of the players we have got. His energy and enthusiasm for the position, along with his knowledge of the game, were key in our thinking process. Gillingham FC's Academy is seeking to recruit experienced and qualified part-time coaches for our Youth Development Phase. He was dismissed as boss in January 2021 and had twelve months out of the game before arriving at Priestfield. The loan signings of Glenn Morris (Crawley), Ryan Law (Plymouth), Elkan Baggott (Ipswich) and Ashley Maynard-Brewer (Charlton) - the keeper who got injured in pre-season and never played a senior game - followed. Summary; Matches; Squad; Statistics; Transfers; Trophies; Venue Info Official website. The club competes in the EFL League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Harris made the recruitment department a key priority when taking over as manager at the end of January, saying he wanted to overhaul the structure at the club. The 2022-23 season is the 130th season in the existence of Gillingham Football Club and the club's first season back in League Two since the 2012-13 season following their relegation from League One last season. 2023 FCScout.com All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Tuesday 07 March @ 7:45 PMIsthmian League Premier Division, Saturday 04 March @ 3:00 PMIsthmian League Premier Division. Manager Neil Harris spoke recently about his desire to shake things up in terms of recruitment and bringing in someone . Now based in Dubai, the news that Scally remains as a minority shareholder and influential voice has been greeted with mixed feelings. Head To Head - England - League Two, Walsall vs Gillingham FC, March 18, 2023 - Football365 Early kick-off confirmed for Salford visit in December. Currently he heads up the Fitness team at ME7 and works closely with Neil Harris and David Livermore. OSP Group, the Gillingham-based construction site personnel recruitment company, has signed a renewable 12 month corporate partnership with Gillingham Football Club, the only Kent-based club in the professional Football League. In the meantime he sought to expand daily use with a banqueting hall, function suites, a bar, even a small school for troubled students. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. Gillingham FC Youth Development System Gillingham Football Club, along with the majority of other EFL Clubs, run an Academy designed to produce full time professional players for the. (Its about the) age of a player, injury record, references on players, ability to be able to repetitively train and play, it is something moving forward that has got to be addressed. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Gillingham in actual season average scored 0.85 goals per match. Tel: 01634-300000 Fax: 01634-850986 Website: www.gillinghamfootballclub.com Founded: May 18, 1893. That has changed. During the season, in the match day programme, we will be giving you more details on each of the age groups and the type of things they do in training, what we look for in a footballer and hopefully other areas you might find of interest. He netted six times in 39 outings. It is our job to nurture them and ensure they have the best possible opportunity. Before football, Steven worked within recruitment and is incredibly excited to be representing his hometown club in this new role. Go to club portrait. The Gills have added a defender to their squad with the signing of Lewis Page. Althouigh that battle was ultimately lost, Neil was given the managerial job on a full-time basis just 24 hours following relegation, and David Livermore was taken on as Assistant. This role will involve serving soft drinks, warm food and snacks to fans so a high standard of professionalism, hygiene and cleanliness will be required, as well as a confidence in taking payments. Once a decision is made on the players at the end of their apprenticeship to retain them, they then move into a Professional Development Group, where they will potentially train with the first team as their progress dictates, or play fixtures within this group, or potentially go out on loan to further their experience. The under-16s Saturday fixtures are at Beechings Cross, normally when the Youth Team are away. https://bit.ly/3Qf2rO2 #Gills 05 Jan 2023 12:06:28 To do this click on the cookie settings button below. The Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicky Shorey as Head of Recruitment. He moved into coaching and was soon thrust into a caretaker managerial role at Millwall following the dismissal of Steve Lomas, and he was trusted to perform the role a second time when Ian Holloway was sacked. Cody McDonald's injury time goal rescues a point for the Gills. James returned for a second spell as part of the sports science team in February 2018 having initially joined as part of Martin Allen's backroom team in the summer of 2012 and was heavily praised for his role in helping the squad win promotion. He had worked at Notts County and Rochdale prior to his arrival at MEMS Priestfield Stadium, and moved to Barnet to join Allen when he became Manager at Underhill in 2016. There followed five seasons in the second tier, the first at that level in the clubs history, peaking at 11th under Andy Hessenthaler. Successful applicants will be expected to work Saturdays, or during the week, when the Gills are playing at home. Can Gills really be a money-spinner? Head of Recruitment: Andy Hessenthaler Recruitment Consultant: James King First-Team Physiotherapist: Gary Hemens Fitness Coach: James Russell Kit Manager: Steve Jones Academy Manager: Bryan Bull Youth Team Manager: Mark Moss Academy Physiotherapist: TBC Head of Academy Education: Jason Lillis Latest Gillingham FC news in a live news feed, including transfer rumours, team news, results, interviews, fixtures and all the latest updates on the Gills. By lcawdell@thekmgroup.co.uk (Luke Cawdell) Gillingham have announced the departure of their head of recruitment after a torrid start to their time back in League 2. Gillingham FC is an English professional football club based in Gillingham, Kent, England. Barnet fc - 2006 - 2007. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? Gillingham Player- Player Manager - 1996 - 2006. Director Of Football 2012 - 2013. Please check you have typed it correctly. The Gills now find themselves where they were when previous owner Paul Scally arrived in 1995, fighting relegation to non-League. Neil Harris has made an attacking addition to his Gills squad. Candidates must have completed the UEFA B coaching certificate as well as the Youth Award together with the FA safeguarding certificate. You can unsubscribe whenever you want. All rights reserved. Coaches are required to have an up to date DBS certificate, and successful candidates will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding issues. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Gbode, 17, joined as an U15 and has developed extremely well, making his debut as a second half substitute in an FA Cup second round replay against Cheltenham Town in November 2021. Previous bar and till-operating experience. The successful candidates main duties will be to serve drinks to supporters, maintaining a professional approach to customer service, hygiene and cleanliness at all times. 28 March 2022 Former England international joins the Gills as Head of Recruitment. Gillingham have appointed Nicky Shorey as the clubs head of recruitment. Gillingham FC. Gillingham FC @TheGillsFC | The club is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicky Shorey as Head of Recruitment. Nicky started his new role on Monday, and we wish him all the very best. gillinghamfootballclub.com/news/2023/janu #Gills gillinghamfootballclub.com Hessenthaler and Jackett join Gills Gillingham Football Club badge - Link to home, Advertising, Sponsorships And Partnerships. No points are at stake in these fixtures, roll-on-roll-off substitutions are allowed, and, up until the under-16 age group each player must play a minimum of half of a match.