Gillingham’s interim manager Keith Millen told he could be needed for another week as Crawley boss Scott Lindsey continues to be linked to the Priestfield vacancy

Gillingham interim manager Keith Millen takes charge again this Saturday and has also been asked to prepare for next week’s FA Cup game at Hereford.

By next weekend it will be a month on since the Gills decided to sack Neil Harris.

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Rumours are rife at present over who will be the next permanent manager, with chairman Brad Galinson in the country overseeing final interviews.

Crawley manager Scott Lindsey - a former Gillingham coach and player - is a man many believe could be the next boss, although negotiations with his current club would certainly make that tricky, and potentially drawn-out, as compensation would need to be agreed.

Lindsey left Swindon for Crawley in January and his team are currently just below the Gills in the table but it will be his style of football that fits the bill, with a possession-based attack-minded style that bosses at Priestfield hope they can implement there.

Galinson said last week they had interviewed over 20 potential candidates to replace Harris, before narrowing down the numbers.

Numerous names have been mentioned, including former Charlton manager Dean Holden, who has also been linked with Bradford City, ex-Wigan boss Leam Richardson and Steve Bruce’s old assistant Stephen Clemence.

Former Gills boss Harris has been linked with the vacant post at Colchester United.

Millen, meanwhile, has been asked to continue taking the Gillingham first-team and advised that he might be needed for a little while yet.

Speaking to the press on Thursday, Millen said: “(I asked) is there a chance of (next week)? They said, ‘Yes, definitely prepare for Hereford’.

“At least now I can plan the week and how the next week looks.

“I am in charge for Saturday, I have