Josh Andrews scored Gillingham’s winner against Notts County on Saturday – He’s getting plenty of support from summer recruit Sam Vokes

Playing the role of the “nasty, horrible, nightmare” striker is starting to pay off for Gillingham’s Josh Andrews.

Gills boss Gareth Ainsworth loves utilising a big striker in his teams - as Adebayo Akinfenwa will testify - and 6ft 5inch striker Andrews is enjoying life under the manager.

Andrews looks like he’s put an injury-ravaged start to his Gills career behind him, with a full pre-season in the bank and now goals in his last two games.

He headed in the winner against Notts County on Saturday, a week after a goal at Bromley.

“This is easily the most enjoyable period of my career,” said the 23-year-old striker.

“It's the best group of lads I've been with. We run through brick walls for each other, and the vibe in the changing room is magnificent - I can't ask for more.

“I'm blessed physically with what I have, with my height. Everyone's reminding me of that in the changing room, I've got a lot of names. They call me Bulldozer and Big Slice, stuff like this.

“Everyone reminds me when I cross the white line to be nasty, to be horrible, to just be a nightmare for defenders to play against. That's what I try to do every time.

“When Gareth first came in, he talked to me and said he wanted me to play to my size. That's something that I've been trying to think about and something that he's been coaching into me. I think it's been working so far.

“He's had plenty (of big strikers). He's had Sam Vokes and Akinfenwa and others. It's nice to have the attributes that the gaffer likes.”

Andrews’ injury issues have been well documented but he’s making an impact now and received a standing ovation from many inside Priestfield after being subbed on Saturday.

“It's not been the easiest time for me since joining,” he admitted.

“Thankf