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Gillingham manager Mark Bonner salutes performance of matchwinner Robbie McKenzie against Chesterfield and hands starts to Marcus Wyllie and George Lapslie

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If there was a manager’s player-of-the-match then there was a leading contender for Gillingham boss Mark Bonner on Saturday.

Robbie McKenzie’s early goal put the Gills in front after a tricky start and the midfielder ended the game in defence after captain Max Ehmer was sent off - playing a key rearguard role as Chesterfield looked to capitalise on their man advantage. More: Manager reveals why they had to bring in a new goalkeeper The Gills held on for a 1-0 win as they remain top of League 2 after four games. “Robbie McKenzie's performance was unreal,” said the manager. “Centre midfield, goal and centre half.

Absolutely amazing to do that. “He's played central midfield since day one when I've been here and he's had to go and play centre back and he’s not even done that in training.

He's a class act that boy. I love him.” McKenzie might be needed there again as Gillingham have few options next week, with Ehmer now suspended for a game.

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