Morris and McKenzie sign new Gills contracts

Glenn Morris produced some impressive performances for Gillingham in League Two this season

Veteran goalkeeper Glenn Morris has signed a new one-year contract to stay at Gillingham for next season, while Robbie McKenzie has signed a new two-year deal.

Morris, 41, was voted the Gills' player of the season by fans, having kept 13 clean sheets.

In October, he became the oldest man to play for the Kent club, surpassing the record previously held by Andy Hessenthaler.

Morris, whose contract was due to expire this summer, said: "I am really pleased. It is nice to get it done early so you can sort of relax over the summer and enjoy the time away."

Morris is in his second spell at Gillingham, having had a two-year stint there between 2014 and 2016.

He returned on loan from Crawley during the summer of 2022 and was signed on a permanent deal the following January.

His career has also involved spells at Southend, Leyton Orient and Aldershot.

Manager Gareth Ainsworth said: "He is the model professional who gives everything on a day-to-day basis.

"His experience is invaluable, and we are very lucky to have him."

McKenzie, who can play in defence or midfield, has made 193 appearances since joining Gillingham in 2020 after being released by Hull City.

"I am really happy here. I am settled, and I feel like the future is going to be bright, so I wanted to be a part of that," said the 26-year-old.