Retained list confirmed

Manager Steve Evans has confirmed the club’s retained list following the conclusion of the 2020/21 Sky Bet League 1 season.

Following several weeks of analysis and player contract negotiations, please find the below: 
 
 
*PLAYERS CONTRACTED FOR THE 2021/22 SEASON* 
 
FIRST TEAM 
 
Kyle Dempsey 
Ryan Jackson 
Alex MacDonald* 
Robbie McKenzie 
Stuart O’Keefe* 
Vadaine Oliver 
Jack Tucker 
 
U23’s 
Harvey Lintott 
Gerald Sithole  
Henry Woods 
 
*Both Alex MacDonald and Stuart O’Keefe signed new contracts earlier this week 
 
 
*PLAYERS UNDER CONTRACT FOR THE 2021/22 SEASON BUT AVAILABLE FOR TRANSFER* 
 
John Akinde 
Christian Maghoma 
 
 
*PLAYERS OUT OF CONTRACT AND LEAVING THE CLUB* 
 
Sacha Bastien 
Jack Bonham* 
Jordan Graham* 
Tyreke Johnson 
Connor Ogilvie* 
Dominic Samuel 
Matty Willock 
 
*New contracts offered to Jack Bonham, Connor Ogilvie and Jordan Graham were, after negotiations, subsequently turned down.
 
 
*LOAN PLAYERS RETURNING TO THEIR PARENT CLUBS* 
 
Robbie Cundy 
Olly Lee 
Tommy O’Connor 
 
We would like to thank and acknowledge every player who has worn the Gills shirt this season.
 
To those individual players moving on to pastures new we wish you every success for the future. For those remaining at the Football Club we look forward to seeing you on your return in pre-season. 
 

Steve Evans will give his summary thoughts on Monday, and we will talk exclusively to Stuart O’Keefe and Alex MacDonald about them signing new contracts to remain at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.