By Matthew Panting

Gillingham coach Mark Robson is loving the challenge of keeping the club in League 1.

The Gills head to Robson’s former club Charlton on Saturday two points above the relegation zone with 10 matches of the campaign remaining.

It’s a different test of Robson, pictured, and manager Mark Stimson’s coaching staff from the one that saw them win more often than not in League 2 last season.

"I love it," said Robson. "This is a good experience but it’s one that I wish I don’t have too much of.

"It would be nice to get in every Monday morning after a win."

This weekend Robson comes face-to-face with many players he helped develop through Charlton’s academy before he left the club two years ago.

The Addicks will field the likes of Rob Elliot, Lloyd Sam, Chris Solly and Scott Wagstaff in their squad and Robson believes Gills are quickly catching up with the likes of Luke Rooney, Jack Payne and Tom Wynter breaking through.

"The boys from Charlton joined them when they were in the Premier League," said Robson. "There’s a slight difference because when you are up the leagues, you can get a higher quality of player.

"They got their chance because the club were relegated while our players have got their chance because of the financial position we are in.

"We’re always going to give them an opportunity."