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Gillingham's Ainsworth to Undergo Routine Heart Surgery

10/1/2025

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Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth will undergo routine heart surgery and be away for a few weeks.
Long-time assistant Richard Dobson will manage during Ainsworth's recovery.
The issue was detected during a routine health check by the League Managers' Association (LMA).
Ainsworth says the operation is routine and asks fans to support Dobson; Brad Galinson emphasizes health first and backs Dobson.

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Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth will undergo routine heart surgery and be away for a few weeks.
Long-time assistant Richard Dobson will manage during Ainsworth's recovery.
The issue was detected during a routine health check by the League Managers' Association (LMA).
Ainsworth says the operation is routine and asks fans to support Dobson; Brad Galinson emphasizes health first and backs Dobson.