AliousGillingham’s upcoming home game against Doncaster Rovers on Saturday provides a fresh start for the club under new manager John Coleman, and he has already made his mark with the addition of a new signing to energize the team.
On January 10, the club secured its first signing under Coleman’s leadership by bringing in teenage winger Asher Agbinone from Crystal Palace on loan.
This signing has sparked excitement among fans as they eagerly await the new manager’s debut game.
Agbinone brings qualities that the Gills have been lacking, specifically pace and the ability to score goals, both of which have been in short supply at Priestfield this season.
His potential to contribute in the final third raises hopes that Gillingham could become more effective offensively in the second half of the season.
The 19-year-old winger has already demonstrated his goal-scoring ability in Palace’s youth ranks, having scored eight goals in 13 appearances for the Under-18s last season, and seven goals in 18 matches the season before.
This goal-scoring knack could be just what Gillingham needs to improve their attacking output after a frustrating campaign.
In addition to his strong goal-scoring record, Gillingham fans are particularly excited about Agbinone after his impressive performance for Palace’s Under-21s against the Gills in the Football League Trophy earlier this season.
Agbinone’s pace and direct style of play caused problems for Gillingham’s defense, and he was involved in a penalty after being fouled in the box.
Although his penalty was saved, his overall performance stood out, leaving fans eager to see more from him.
Agbinone is also a good fit for John Coleman’s style, as the new manager is looking to implement a more dynamic, attacking approach at Gillingham.
Coleman has expressed his excitement about players who can dribble, beat defenders, and create attacking opportunities, and Agbinone fits that mold perfectly.
He adds another exciting option to a squad that already includes players like striker Elliott Nevitt and wingers Jayden Clarke, Aaron Rowe, and Jack Nolan.
With Agbinone now in the mix, Coleman has even more tools at his disposal to try and turn Gillingham’s season
around. If the young winger can replicate the energy and creativity he showed earlier this season, Gillingham could see a more entertaining and effective second half to their campaign.
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