The Generals: Gareth Ainsworth hopes dressing-room leadership group will drive Gillingham forward in 2026/27
14.08.26, 00:53 Updated 14.08.26, 00:58
Simon Head
One of the big topics of discussion ahead of the new season has been who will be given the captaincy in Gareth Ainsworth's new-look Gillingham side.
Over the past few years, on-pitch leadership has been sorely lacking at Priestfield, and the need to bring in more leaders, whether they're wearing the captain's armband or not, has clearly been a part of Ainsworth's thinking over the past 12 months.
Omar Beckles arrived at the club last January with a glowing reference from Leyton Orient fans, as much for his leadership and qualities as a human as it was for his defensive abilities, while Liam Gordon signed this summer from Motherwell, armed with a wealth of top-tier experience north of the border.
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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.