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Top scorer Vadaine Oliver is among nine players released following Gillingham's relegation to League Two.

The 30-year-old striker netted 10 league goals but was unable to keep the Gills in the third tier this season.

Defensive trio Ryan Jackson, Harvey Lintott and Christian Maghoma are also leaving Priestfield, along with experienced forward Mustapha Carayol.

Danny Lloyd, Gerald Sithole, Ben Thompson and goalkeeper Aaron Chapman complete the list of departures.

The Gills, whose nine-year spell in League One ended last month when they went down on goal difference, have just seven first-team players under contract.

However, the club have also offered new deals to defenders Robbie McKenzie and Jack Tucker, as well as 18-year-old midfield duo Bailey Akehurst and Josh Chambers.

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Gillingham defender Robbie McKenzie has turned down a new contract and will leave the club this summer.

The 23-year-old was offered a new deal following the Gills' relegation to League Two.

But manager Neil Harris has confirmed McKenzie, who made 84 appearances after joining the club from Hull two years ago, will be departing.

"We have to accept that if someone doesn't want to be here, then they are not going to be," said Harris.

"He is going to move on to pastures new. I have thanked him for his services."

Harris said midfielder Ben Thompson and defender Jack Tucker were also unlikely to remain at Priestfield next season.

Tucker has been offered a new contract, but Harris said: "As much as I'd love to have him at the club, realistically we are not going to keep him."