Gillingham have signed central defender Liam Gordon after he left Scottish Premiership side Motherwell at the end of the season. The 30-year-old played 57 times and scored twice over his two seasons at Fir Park.
What does this signing mean for Gillingham?
Gordon becomes Gillingham's fourth summer signing so far, following the acquisitions of James Brophy, Zane Albarus, and Will Goodwin.
Background on Liam Gordon
Gordon previously played for St Johnstone, where he made 201 appearances in all competitions.
As of the end of the 2025-2026 season, Gillingham stood at 17th in League Two, with 53 points from 46 games, having scored 53 goals and conceded 72. Their recent form was WLLLD.
Current Context
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 17th |
| Points | 53 |
| Goals Scored | 53 |
| Goals Conceded | 72 |
| Recent Form | WLLLD |
Gillingham's last result was a 1-0 win against Shrewsbury on 2026-05-02. Gordon told Gills' website, 'When Gillingham came knocking it was a move that really interested me. I am delighted to be here.',
What comes next for Gillingham?
The arrival of Gordon comes a week after technical director Richard Dobson said the League Two club were looking for six more additions to their squad before the end of the transfer window.
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