Carlton Palmer highlights “ideal candidate” for vacant Gillingham job

•  Pundit Carlton Palmer believes Karl Robinson is the ideal candidate for Gillingham due to his experience and success in previous managerial roles.
•  Gillingham’s decision to part ways with Neil Harris was primarily based on the desire for a different playing style, as opposed to poor results.
•  Robinson has turned down the opportunity to speak to Bradford City, making him available for the Gillingham managerial vacancy. This makes him a strong option given his track record in achieving promotions and playing attractive football.

Pundit Carlton Palmer believes Karl Robinson would be the ideal candidate for Gillingham as they continue their search for a new manager.

The Gills decided to part ways with Neil Harris two weeks ago, a decision that surprised many given the fact that the club had made a good start to the season.

At the time of the sacking, Gillingham hadn’t won in three games and were sitting in eighth place, but it seems the decision was more down to playing style.

Owner Brad Galinson wants to move in a different direction, and therefore, Harris was let go. It now remains to be seen who the club looks to appoint next, as there have been plenty of names mentioned.

What is the latest with Gillingham’s search for a new manager?

It was reported that former Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce was someone the club was considering, but it was then claimed by Alan Nixon, that the hierarchy had been put off by the cost of him and his coaching staff and have moved on to other targets.

One of those was said to be Stephen Clemence, former assistant of Bruce, who is said to have been spoken to about the role.

It has now been reported by Nixon, that as well as Bradford looking at Dean Holden, the Gills also have an interest in the ex-Charlton Athletic manager.

Robinson appears to also be in the mix and remains available after reportedly turning down the opportunity to speak to Bradford City.