The ME7 Podcast

Transfer Deadline Day may be dominated by the big spenders of the Premier League, but down at Priestfield it was a busy day, with the club completing a hat-trick of key signings before the 7:00pm deadline.

First to arrive was 19-year-old Watford defender Travis Akomeah, who joined on a short-term loan until January to bolster Gareth Ainsworth’s defensive options.

He was joined late in the afternoon by the season-long loan of Wigan Athletic winger Jonny Smith, who arrives at Priestfield with rave reviews from the Latics fans to give the Gills more attacking impetus from out wide.

But the Gills weren’t done there. With the window closing, the club announced the signing of former Wycombe winger Garath McCleary, who left the Chairboys by mutual consent on August 31. His arrival will see the 38-year-old team up with former boss Ainsworth and former teammate Sam Vokes at Priestfield.

On this episode of The ME7 Podcast, Owen Stanley took the helm as the show went live for the closing minutes of the summer transfer window. Owen was joined by Simon Head, Tom Jasper, James Hawkins and Fred Perry as they discussed the activity on a lively Deadline Day at Priestfield.

Photos: @TheGillsFC on X

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