Gillingham defender Max Ehmer is set to make his 400th appearance for the club this weekend in the League 2 match with Doncaster Rovers

Gillingham defender Max Ehmer is set to reach an impressive milestone on Saturday.

The 32-year-old will make his 400th appearance for the club – assuming he’s picked to play against Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.

Ehmer has been a mainstay in the Gills team under numerous managers, including current head coach Stephe Clemence, who led the tributes to his matchday skipper.

“What a servant!” said the Gills boss. “You don’t often get that number anymore, do you? Players move around clubs a lot more.

“I know Max left and came back (after a season with Bristol Rovers in 2020/21) but he has been fantastic for me since I have been here.

“He is a great man and he has been a very good player for me too. He has been good for the young centre-halves by the side of him and it hurts him when he is beaten. He is definitely an out-and-out winner.

“He wants to be successful at this club and the club means a lot to him.

“He is very well respected in the dressing room and the sort of guy you want in there. I have really been pleased with him and happy to work with him and what an achievement. Well done to him, it’s amazing if he gets his 400th appearance!”

Clemence was happy for him to captain his side in the absence of Shaun Williams, who was made club skipper last summer under former boss Neil Harris.

The Gills boss said: “When I first arrived Shad (Ogie) and Conor (Masterson) were playing and I stuck with that but Max came into the team and has never come back out.

“Shaun Williams was the captain of the club, and still is, but he hasn’t played a lot so Max took on the role as captain of the team with Shaun not playing. He has done it really well.

“He is respected and you get respect by how you play on the pitch. People say it is how you