How did your move to The Gills come about?

Mike Edwards

It was all a bit sudden to be honest, I'd had a good time at Barnet, been there four years, and I felt that to progress in my career maybe I should move on.I turned down a contract as I didn't think it was the right thing to do. They offered me a longer contract and I was a bit worried it might tie me in. I had a year left on my current deal so they put me on the transfer list, then I spoke to Andy Hessenthaler and the next thing I knew Gillingham put in a bid for me. It was the day before I was due to go on holiday, I spoke to Ronnie Jepson and agreed terms and came back from holiday straight in to pre-season.

Was it an easy decision to join Gillingham?

Steve Catt

Yes it was at the time, obviously Hessy is a great ambassador for the club and he's still a legend to the fans and he'd always said good things about them so I had no problem making the decision.

Do you have any regrets about joining Gillingham?

Helen Saunders

No not at all, obviously it was a difficult season last year with the relegation but that's all forgotten about now. It's a good club, a nice family club and it's got a good atmosphere and environment, I've thoroughly enjoyed it.

What do you like most about playing for the Gills?

John Shore

Away from home the fans are great they always get behind us. We've got a great bunch of lads and the management staff too and I think we're going in the right direction. Trainings good and since Mark Robson's arrived we're getting the ball on the floor with short sharp movement so there's lots that I enjoy.

Having joined from Barnet, how have you coped with the return to League Two?

Gary Young

It was difficult at first because it was a good experience last year playing at some of the bigger grounds.Now I'll try and use my experience of being in League Two for a couple of years. I know a lot of the players and I know the teams so I know what we've got to do to get out of this division. Hopefully that's a plus point and I can use my experience to pass it on to some of the younger players.

What are your aims for this season and do you set yourself targets?

Hannah Edney

As a Centre-Half I go into every game hoping to keep a clean sheet but I think everyone's goal this year is promotion , we've set ourselves high standards and we want to go straight back up.

Do you prefer to play alongside an experienced head like Danny Cullip or someone younger that you can lead with your experience?

Lee Clifton

Obviously last year we were playing with three at the back with Danny Cullip, he's been around for years and he knows what the games all about. He was a bit more vocally organised which was good as I always had that reassurance but Garry and I are starting to bond really well now. It's important, you do need to get a partnership with your fellow Centre-Half and I think that's coming along nicely now. He's a big strong lad and I try and get behind him and I think we work well together.

How do you feel about the responsibility of leading the defence this season?

Mike Edwards

That's something I like, I thrive on that. Maybe not so much vocally, I'm not the loudest of players but hopefully if I can keep steady and consistent in my performances then the other players will follow on from that. I do like trying to take responsibility, I like trying to organise at the back and as I get older I think I'll get better and better at it.

What qualities do you believe a team captain should have?

David Harman

For a start you've got to be a leader on and off the pitch. You need someone loud who can take control and get the lads going before the game and during the game. Also they need to be approachable off the pitch as well, someone you can go and talk to with problems.

Would you be interested in the role at some point?

David Harman

I've had a few experiences last year but I think Crofty's doing a good job. I think in the future as I get older I'd like to become a skipper but it's difficult because you've got to concentrate on your own game but then you also want to look at your other team mates . If they're not doing their bit you've got to try and get on to them as well as help them out if they're having a tough time. I think I'm still quite young for that but being a Centre Half you get to see the whole game so it's a good position to be a captain and I think one day in the future I'd like to.

Have you ever played in a different position?

James Hawkins

I started out as a left back but I've maybe not got the pace to be a left back as the game is so quick. I actually started in Centre Midfield and I'm slowly moving further and further back.I prefer centre half to be honest, you're more involved in the game and I like that battle with the striker.

What's been the highlight of your career so far?

Anthony Ferguson

There have been a couple, the first would be playing at Old Trafford as we drew Manchester United in the cup at Barnet. Also winning the Conference with Barnet was another good moment and running out at the big grounds too is always good. The City Ground last year and Elland Road was great, those are the sort of games that you tell your mates about.

Has there been a low point in your career?

Anthony Ferguson

Yes, things didn't start off to well at Oxford, I was doing well in the reserves but I never got a chance. The manager at the time wasn't in favour of bringing through the younger lads. At the time, the first team were struggling and I felt I was good enough to get a game but I didn't get a look in. It was my local team and all my friends and family support them so it wasn't good. Then at the end of the season he told me he didn't want me which was devastating. I took a step back to Barnet, who were in the Conference at the time, and sometimes in life you have to take a step back to take two forwards. In the end it worked out for the best but I was gutted at the time.

Is there one striker you've particularly enjoyed battling against?

Scott Cox

Junior Agogo is always a handful to play against and some of the bigger lads can be a struggle. I'm not the biggest of Centre-Halfs so it's always a battle against the bigger lumps, like Sam Parkin from Luton, I came off with a black eye from that one.