Name: Billy Bingham Position: Midfielder

The Welling-born midfielder was keen to move back south after a couple of good seasons with League 2 side Crewe. The former Crystal Palace youngster had previously spent six years at Dagenham. The left-footer, with a good range of passing, is Gills' defensive protector, sitting just infront of the back-line.

Stories featuring Billy Bingham:

The Shouting Men with Billy Bingham - December 2017

Gills' Billy Bingham faces lengthy spell on sidelines after breaking ankle

Billy Bingham enjoys working under Gills caretaker boss Steve Lovell

Injury blow for Gills midfielder

The Shouting Men with Billy Bingham - September 2017

Club rule out foot break for Bingham

Former Dagenham and Crewe midfielder joins Gillingham

Joined: July 2017

Squad number: 16

Date of birth: 15 July 1990

Former teams: Crystal Palace (youth), Dagenham, Sutton United (loan), Grays (loan), Crewe Alexandra.

Born: Welling

Fascinating fact: Billy has twice had the misfortune of suffering relegation from League 1, with Dagenham and Crewe.