GILLINGHAM go into Saturday's home game against Nottingham Forest without a goal in 434 minutes but striker Mamady Sidibe thinks he may have some of the answers.

Sidibe has scored just nine goals in 65 games. But he is asking for time to develop a rapport with Patrick Agyemang following his arrival from Wimbledon in January.

Sidibe feels the pair, working together on a regular basis, could have a big impact on the struggling club's fortunes.

Meanwhile, Nicky Southall, who missed twice from the penalty spot a week ago against Crystal Palace, makes his 200th League appearance for Gillingham on Saturday. But player-manager Hessenthaler has ruled him out of taking any future penalties.

Striker Rod Wallace, whose father died suddenly this week, is likely to remain out of contention but Forest’s Marlon King will face his former club.

Although King has scored only twice since leaving Gillingham, he will be a part of a resurgent Forest side, unbeaten in five games since Joe Kinnear succeeded Paul Hart early last month.