Gillingham boss Mark Stimson backs striker Simeon Jackson to play leading role in survival bid
By Luke Cawdell
Gillingham boss Mark Stimson is
backing 14-goal Simeon Jackson to help them avoid relegation.
Stimson is not expecting any offers
for Jackson, pictured, before the transfer window closes at
5pm on Monday.
Jackson has been touted as a target
for many clubs but Stimson believes his prize asset will be
staying.
"I don’t think anyone will come in for
him now and that would be great for us," said Stimson.
"I think he will get 10 goals now
before the end of the season. Once it (the transfer window) is shut
and gone we can move on.
"When it’s gone, fingers crossed he’ll
be here and we can move forward. His aim has to be 20 goals this
year because for him anything less would mean a poor season."
With just one goal from his last eight
games, Stimson also feels a lack of form will have put off many
potential suitors.
"I don’t think the little man will
go," said Stimson. "He has done really well this season but of late
it’s been hard for him. In the summer there might be five or six
clubs wanting to take him if he scores 20 goals at this level."
Stimson is still targeting an extra
striker, despite losing out on Scott Vernon.
"One door shuts and another opens," he
said. "I will try and do something on Monday regarding a striker
until the end of the season."
Monday, February 01 2010