GILLINGHAM striker Guy Ipoua had his worst fears confirmed. He has been told he will not be offered a new contract at Priestfield.

The Cameroon striker loses his place in tonight’s starting line-up against Watford to fit-again Tommy Johnson.

Ipoua drops to the bench where he will be joined by fit-again Mamady Sidibe who trained yesterday without feeling any reaction to the thigh strain that has kept him out.

Simon Osborn will be handed a place in tonight’s starting line-up, and with it the chance to prove he is worth a new contract.

His selection hinges on Mark Saunders who has been laid low with flu since Sunday.

Nyron Nosworthy keeps his place at the heart of the defence tonight alongside Chris Hope as Barry Ashby has not recovered from a hamstring strain.