Gillingham’s head of academy coaching Ebun Thomas knows it’s harder than ever for youngsters to break through – but that won’t stop them trying. Thomas believes there’s plenty of potential coming through the club’s ranks and is hopeful about their chances of getting into the competitive world of professional football. “It’s a really tough [journey],” said Thomas. “People talk about statistics and only 1,012 players can start on any given Saturday from the Premier League down to League 2. “When you think about it that way, that’s not that many. So it’s probably harder in today’s age for players…
