Former Carlisle United manager Keith Millen is back in football.

The ex-Blues boss has been appointed as head of academy coaching at United's League Two rivals Gillingham.

It sees Millen back in the game more than 13 months after his short-lived Carlisle tenure ended.

The 56-year-old joins the Gills' backroom staff at a time the Kent club are rebuilding under the ownership of American businessman Brad Galinson.

The former Crystal Palace coach and Bristol City boss was in charge at Brunton Park for four months last season.

He oversaw 22 games after replacing Chris Beech at the helm.

But he was sacked in February on a day director of football David Holdsworth also left the Blues - as Paul Simpson duly returned as manager.

In a short statement on social media, Gillingham said: "The club is delighted to announce the appointment of Keith Millen as Head of Academy Coaching. Welcome to the club, Keith!"