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Jackson joins Gillingham

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Gillingham have completed the signing of Simeon Jackson from Rushden & Diamond for £150,000.

Striker signs from Rushden & Diamonds for £150,000

Gillingham have completed the signing of Simeon Jackson from Rushden & Diamonds for £150,000. The Canada Under 20 international has signed a three-and-a-half year deal, which will keep him at the Priestfield Stadium until 2011. Jackson had reportedly attracted the interest from a number of Football League clubs, however Gillingham have won the race to sign the striker. Manager Mark Stimson told the club's official website: "I am absolutely delighted to have got Simeon here. "He is a player that has scored goals this season, and for the past few seasons, and I am confident he will do the business for us."