GILLINGHAM have released five players and offered four new contracts as manager Ronnie Jepson looks to re-shuffle his squad.

Heading for the Priestfield exit door are defenders Brent Sancho and Leon Johnson, versatile player Clint Easton, together with youngsters Frannie Collin and Luke Howell.

Jepson has offered new deals to last season's captain Michael Flynn, veteran defender Ian Cox, Danny Spiller and Danny Jackman.

Andy Pugh, Craig Stone and Tom Bryant have all signed one-year professional deals after stepping up from the club's youth team.

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