Over the years The Gills have missed out on many good players. Either born locally and missed, triallists sent away, youth teamers released and loan players who we could perhaps have signed if we had taken the plunge. Just a few examples to give you the idea: -
Firstly and probably the most obvious..Peter Beardsley, came on trial with Steve Bruce and sent packing.
Sean Raggett, currently on loan at Portsmouth from Norwich. Was he the player released by Martin Allen because he forgot his passport for a pre-season trip to France, or was that Davis?
Tony Godden was born in Gordon Road in a house overlooking the ground. Went on to play over 250 games in goal for West Bromwich, who signed him from Ashford Town.
Derek Hales born in Lower Halstow, played for the Gills at the end of his career but could have been signed at a much younger age.
Jack Marriott came on loan from Ipswich and was given about 4 minutes to make an impression. Would he have signed for us when released by Ipswich if he had been treated better?
Doubtless there are many others?
Firstly and probably the most obvious..Peter Beardsley, came on trial with Steve Bruce and sent packing.
Sean Raggett, currently on loan at Portsmouth from Norwich. Was he the player released by Martin Allen because he forgot his passport for a pre-season trip to France, or was that Davis?
Tony Godden was born in Gordon Road in a house overlooking the ground. Went on to play over 250 games in goal for West Bromwich, who signed him from Ashford Town.
Derek Hales born in Lower Halstow, played for the Gills at the end of his career but could have been signed at a much younger age.
Jack Marriott came on loan from Ipswich and was given about 4 minutes to make an impression. Would he have signed for us when released by Ipswich if he had been treated better?
Doubtless there are many others?