Club Statement from the Chairman
After lengthy discussions over the past few days with Andy Hessenthaler, the Clubs Director of Football, and having refused him permission over the past few months in speaking to other Clubs interested in employing him in coaching/management capacities, I have reluctantly agreed today to terminate his contract with the Club forthwith to allow him to explore these opportunities, and return to football management.
Andy has made a huge contribution to this football club over the past years, and played a major role in the Club achieving the success of this season past, working tirelessly behind the scenes in assisting myself and the team management with a fantastic Championship winning promotion to League One.
I have long been conscious of Andy’s desire to return to the training ground in coaching or management capacities, areas in which he has had great success over the past few years, and I know I speak for everyone connected to Gillingham Football Club when I wish him every success in the future.
He will always be a welcome guest here at Priestfield, and no doubt will be building another successful team, challenging for a promotion in the not too distant future.
Paul D P Scally
Chairman