"We gave him an opportunity but
unfortunately when you give someone an opportunity they can get
taken away from you and that's what has happened with Luke,"
Stimson told the Kent Messenger.
"He's gone to probably one of the best clubs in
the world to learn his trade and you never know, in years to come,
he might come back to Gillingham and show what he can do for
them.
"If I wasn't here, would Luke Freeman have played for Gillingham
this year? Possibly not, but he has, he's gone on and the club have
gained financially from it. That money we're using now to buy other
players.
"If that wasn't available then I don't think we could have
brought new players into the club.
"I know the situation with the finances at the club and can you
generate your own money? I think I've done that. Hopefully there's
still a bit left so we'll try and go for a striker."
