George Lapslie has added a goal threat to Gillingham from midfield and on Saturday comes up against a manager who helped develop that killer instinct.
Lapslie - who has scored two goals in two starts for the Gills - worked closely with visiting AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson when the pair were together at Charlton.
The midfielder progressed through the youth ranks with the Addicks before playing in their first team and moving onto Mansfield in 2021. “I love Jacko - he’s a great guy,” said 25-year-old Lapslie. "It will be nice to see him! “He gave me a lot of time when I was at Charlton, I spent a lot of time with him, working on arriving late in the box because that is what he did in his career. "He will probably be hoping I can’t get on the end of one on Saturday, but we will see." Lapslie’s first experience at Priestfield was for Charlton, winning twice.
He was back with Mansfield earlier this season and enjoyed another win. The two games he’s played for Gills at ME7 have also seen him enjoy victory.