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Oli goes from back to front

Oli Hawkins has admitted that he was a “bit surprised” to be recruited by Gillingham as a striker - after spending 15 months playing at centre-back for Mansfield.
But the 6ft 6in, 30-year-old is now relishing being a “focal point” at the top end of the pitch as the Gills continue to plot a route away from the lower reaches of the League Two table.
Hawkins moved to Kent during the January transfer window having largely operated in defence for the Stags despite previously rattling in 19 goals from centre-forward in one National League season for Dagenham & Redbridge and also hitting double...

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