Eaves will be feared in League Two - Ainsworth
Listen: Gareth Ainsworth speaks to BBC Radio Kent before Gillingham v Newport County
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Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth has said experienced striker Tom Eaves will give his side a different type of option up front.
The 34-year-old re-signed for Gillingham earlier this week, having scored 40 goals in his previous two-season spell at the club before leaving for Hull City in 2019.
Ainsworth told BBC Radio Kent: "He's definitely somebody who will be feared in League Two.
"He scored 10 goals last season [for Northampton, then in League One] and has had a really good career of Championship games.
"Gillingham was the best spell of his career and we hope that continues."
Speaking before Saturday's game against Newport County (15:00 BST), Ainsworth said Eaves is fit but not quite fully match fit.
"He gives us something that is different to the style we've been employing and that's nice to have," added the former Wycombe, QPR and Shrewsbury boss.
"His size alone will put fear into defenders, never mind the way he can score goals and win headers, and he's more mobile than people think.
"I'm very happy to have him but very happy where we are in the league with the group we've started the season with."
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