Gillingham release five - including Hope

Last updated : 09 May 2006 By Luke Thornhill
Hope moved to Priestfield from the Iron in the summer of 2000 in a £275,000 deal.

But he has been told he has no future at the Kent club, after an injury-hit season.

Richard Rose, Jonathan Wallis, Gavin Grant and Akwasi Fobi-Edusei have also been released.

A club statement read: "The club would like to place on record its appreciation towards the players for their efforts during their careers with the club.

"Everyone at Gillingham Football Club would like to wish them well in the future."