GILLS BOSS SET TO KEEP BOLD FORMATION

Gillingham’s attacking line-up could be there to stay.

Boss Justin Edinburgh named three forwards last weekend in the 1-1 draw at home to Charlton and isn’t afraid of showing the same boldness on the road.

The Gills travel to Fleetwood tomorrow (Saturday) in positive mood after only being denied a win over Charlton following a late penalty.

A three-pronged attack of Cody McDonald, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Frank Nouble, with Bradley Dack in support, is as good as any forward line-up at this level, says the Gills boss.

Edinburgh said: “You will have to go long and far to find better than that front four and they performed.

“It is about making sure that is on a consistent basis now and we can keep them all on the pitch. It’s no point doing it against Charlton and not the next two or three.

“Cody, for me, is looking like the player we know he is all about. Frank is getting up to speed now. We have had to manage him, dropping him in and out.

“With the work we’ve done behind the scenes and the work he’s done, he is trimming down and looked streamlined on Saturday.

“JET (Emmanuel-Thomas) had been out for a little while but came back in and looked effective, dropping off a bit second half.

“Dack is starting to look like the Dack of last season. He was making things happen, he scored the goal (against Charlton) and could have had another.”

Edinburgh has more players returning from suspension and injury this weekend and believes it won’t be long before they start picking up wins.

He said: “The players are giving their all. I believe it is only a matter of time before those draws and narrow defeats are turned into victories. I have no doubt.

“With everything we have had to deal with in this first stage of the season, the players have dealt with it fantastically.

“We will always want to be doing better. We want to have more points but with the group we have, as time goes on and if we can get out the other side with injuries, it is a squad capable of challenging.

“There is a good atmosphere. It’s been tough in recent weeks but that is what makes you stronger and more together. We have that in abundance right now.”