Simeon Jackson celebrates the goal that sent Gillingham back into League 1 Picture: Matthew Walker

by Graham Jones

Gillingham manager Mark Stimson is confident of holding on to leading scorer Simeon Jackson.

Jackson got the only goal of the game as Gillingham beat Shrewsbury 1-0 in the League 2 play-off final at Wembley on Saturday.

His form this season, and knack of scoring in front of the live television cameras, has seen him linked with higher-level clubs, but the Gills boss says there have not been any enquiries for him.

“I have not had one phone call about the lad,” he said. “I am sure managers above have watched him and looked at him and thought if he is going to cost us that much is he ready to go into League 1 or the Championship?

“If I am honest, a few managers might say he needs another year, so I am quite confident we’ll keep him. I hope we can because he can be a big player for us next year.”

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