Gareth Ainsworth leaves Shrewsbury Town for Gillingham role

Gareth Ainsworth is set to leave his position as head coach of Shrewsbury Town, currently at the bottom of League One, to take over as manager of Gillingham, which is 19th in League Two. Reports indicate that Gillingham met a release clause in Ainsworth's contract, despite Shrewsbury's attempts to retain him for the remainder of the season. Ainsworth's tenure at Shrewsbury has been challenging, with the team struggling significantly, currently 14 points from safety with only nine games left. His departure comes after a series of poor results, including a recent defeat to Burton Albion. Ainsworth's record at Shrewsbury includes five wins, five draws, and twelve losses in 22 games. The announcement of his move is expected to be confirmed by both clubs soon.