GILLINGHAM manager Ronnie Jepson has warned some of his players that their professional careers are in the balance.

The strong words came after the Gills threw away a half-time lead to lose 3-2 at struggling Rotherham on Saturday.

Jepson said: "The lads have got to show their worth.

"If they don't then they might not be here next year - and they might not be at a professional club anywhere."

Of the 19 first team professionals at Priestfield, 10 - Ian Cox, Leon Johnson, Danny Jackman, Brent Sancho, Michael Flynn, Danny Spiller, Matt Jarvis, Clint Easton, Luke Howell and Frannie Collin - are out of contract in the summer.

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