New Gillingham striker James Walker says Priestfield move will give him chance to resurrect his career
By Luke Hollands
New Gillingham striker James
Walker is hoping a move to Priestfield will bring a boost to his
career.
The 22-year-old forward,
pictured, arrived on an initial three-month deal after
agreeing to terminate his contract at League 1 rivals Southend.
Walker struggled to hold down a
regular place with the Shrimpers but is hoping to feature more in
Mark Stimson’s side.
He made his debut in the defeat
at Brentford on Saturday, playing for 58 minutes before he was
replaced by Curtis Weston.
He said: "I’m excited, I just want to
have my chance to play football. If I don’t start then I don’t
start but I just want to play. I want to play a couple of games,
show what I can do and progress my career if I can.
"Hopefully I’ll get more chance to
play here, hopefully they’ll bring me off the bench. I wouldn’t
come off the bench sometimes at Southend.
"I’m going to get my head down, do
well, play a lot of football and hopefully score a couple of
goals."
Despite only being on a three-month
contract he is hoping the move to Gillingham could work out to be a
long-term option.
He said: "I’d definitely think about
staying. If I do well and they like me then I will stay."
Monday, February 08 2010