Gillingham’s League 2 survival is just the beginning as manager Neil Harris plots better times ahead. The club are currently in the business of negotiating deals with players he wants to keep - on top of those already signed up for next term - and he’s excited for what lies ahead.
Harris’ side were nose-diving towards non-league at the end of last year but new owners and a cash injection helped improved the squad dramatically, ensuring the club’s Football League status is assured.
The manager knew once the Galinsons took over there were better times ahead but salvaging the season from the depths of despair over the winter has taken some doing.
Harris said: “If we hadn’t adjusted in the transfer window we would have [gone down], that was plain to see. We had won two games in 23, scored seven goals, 14 points.