The Gillingham 2011/12 squad at Priestfield Stadium Picture: Barry Goodwin

Gillingham lined up for their team picture on Tuesday at Priestfield ahead of the forthcoming League 2 campaign.

Along with Gills boss Andy Hessenthaler and first team coach Nicky Southall were all 28 members of the first team squad.

The Gills begin the season on Saturday at home to Cheltenham.

Gillingham and their squad also took part in a photo session at the headquarters of their new sponsors MEMS.

Chairman Paul Scally was looking forward to the new challenge ahead.

He said: "I am excited because I just want us to start now. I have done all my work and we are now building a sales and marketing team to take the business forward.

"We are very pleased with the new sponsorship agreement with MEMS and I think everything is looking good. The ship is in good shape and we need to start sailing now."

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