Former Gillingham Coach Mark Robson is out of the running for the vacant job at Priestfield after agreeing to become the new boss at Barnet.

The 43 year old former Charlton Athletic and West Ham United midfielder leaves Peterborough United for Gillingham’s League Two rivals after apparently having been in the running for Andy Hessenthaler’s old job.

Robson is believed to have been one of those interviewed by Gillingham Chairman Paul Scally, but has now agreed a deal at Underhill.

Director of football Paul Fairclough told Barnet’s official website: “I want the club to become renowned for the way they pass the ball and try to play their way through opposition, as opposed to over them. Obviously results are important but those results can be achieved by playing good, entertaining football.”

Fairclough added: “In Mark Robson we have secured the services of a forward-thinking coach who will lead the club along a new and exciting pathway. I truly see this as a new dawn for Barnet Football Club.”

Ironically, Robson replaces Martin Allen at the Bees and he is now widely regarded as the favourite to become the new Gillingham manager.