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Millwall flyer Sheldon Kendall joins Gillingham FC on season-long loan

Gareth Ainsworth dips into the loan market to sign teenage winger from Championship side Millwall.

04.08.26, 00:00 Updated 31.08.26, 19:43

Gillingham's summer transfer activity continued with the unveiling of the club's second loan signing of the off-season.

Millwall winger Sheldon Kendall has agreed a season-long loan move and will join the Gills squad for the 2026/27 campaign, with the 18-year-old set to offer another pacy option in attack this season.

Kendall can operate on either flank, or through the middle, and is able to play as a central striker, a wide midfielder, or as an out-and-out winger

That flexibility, coupled with his searing pace, would make the teenager an interesting impact sub option for Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth as he looks to adopt a high-energy, high-pressing, counter-attacking side for 2026/27.

“I can play either side, I'm very direct, and I look to take people on.”
Sheldon KendallMillwall winger, on loan at Gillingham FC
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Speaking to Gills TV following his signing, Kendall revealed his excitement and enthusiasm to make an impact at Priestfield.

"I can't wait to get started," he said.

"I can play either side, I'm very direct, and I look to take people on.

"I'm looking forward to showing the fans what I can do."

Simon Head

Simon Head

Founding Editor, Gills 365

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.

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