Royce signs permanent deal

Royce: completes Gillingham's new-look defensive unit

Royce impressed during his loan spell towards the end of last season - and had been training with the Gills throughout the summer in an attempt to seal a permanent deal.

Royce brings yet more experience to the Gills' defensive unit, with the goalkeeper having played just a few games short of 300 career appearances so far in his 17-year career.

Now 35 years old, Royce still has plenty of hunger for the game - and will be a steadying influence on the team following last season, where the Gills were forced to field a plethora of different goalkeepers due to the persistent absence of Trinidad & Tobago international Kelvin Jack.