Gillingham Football Club

Andy Hessenthaler has accepted the offer of a director of football role at Gillingham, just eight days after stepping down as manager.

Andy Hessenthaler is still weighing up whether to accept the offer of a director of football role at Gillingham.

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally is encouraged by the quantity and quality of candidates for the managerial vacancy at Priestfield.

Sky Sports understands Port Vale boss Micky Adams is in the frame for the vacant manager's job at Gillingham.

Gillingham have released five out-of-contract players ahead of a summer of rebuilding at Priestfield.

Andy Hessenthaler has stepped down as manager of Gillingham after failing to guide them into the League Two play-offs.

Gillingham manager Andy Hessenthaler faces an anxious wait over news of his future at Priestfield.

Danny Jackman has been named Gillingham's player of the year.

Gillingham boss Andy Hessenthaler conceded it had been a frustrating season despite a comfortable 2-0 final-day victory over Morecambe.