League One

Eaves bags a brace as Gills coast to victory

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The LeaguePaper Team
5 May 2019

By Matthew Hubbert

ONE eye on next season inspired a perfect finish to this, according to Gillingham caretaker Mark Patterson, who put their win at Blackpool down to an eagerness to impress prospective managers. Patterson was installed last week following the shock sacking of Steve Lovell and the club are seeking a quick replacement ahead of next season.
Gills’ players could have easily downed tools for their meaningless trip to the seaside but Patterson urged his men to impress any watching candidates.
And they duly delivered, with an early Brandon Hanlan strike and Tom Eaves brac...

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