Gillingham FC's transfer window needs increase following Seb Palmer-Houlden's surprise departure
19.08.26, 10:26 Updated 19.08.26, 10:31
Simon Head
Gillingham striker Seb Palmer-Houlden has departed Priestfield for the Scottish Premiership after a deal was agreed for the forward to head north to join Motherwell for an undisclosed fee.
Palmer-Houlden joined the club back in May 2025 for an undisclosed fee from Bristol City. A willing runner who sent most of his time at Gillingham chasing lost causes in a struggling side, he was praised in pre-season by Gills boss Gareth Ainsworth after returning from the summer break looking in superb physical condition, having filled out his frame during the off-season. It led Ainsworth to suggest that the 22-year-old front man could be set to have a big season for the club.
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Simon Head is the founding editor of Gills 365. A veteran sports journalist and editor with more than 25 years in the industry, he has written for major news outlets, broadcasters and sports organisations around the world. Simon is a longtime Gillingham season ticket holder, and has been a regular at Priestfield since the mid-1990s.