Crawley Town's League Two rivals Gillingham appoint former Portsmouth and Leyton Orient boss as Director of Football

The Gills, who have recently saw Florida-based property tycoon Brad Galinson acquire a majority shareholding in the club and become chairman, have also appointed Andy Hessenthaler as Head of Recruitment.

Jackett had been tipped by the bookies as one of the favourites to takeover the manager’s role at Crawley Town.

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Reds are hoping to announce a new manager this week following Matty Etherington’s departure last Thursday (December 29). Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is the current favourite with the bookies at 3/1, while Jackett was 4/1.