GILLINGHAM. League One Gillingham midfielder Olly Lee has been forced to retire from playing after being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and Raynaud's condition. Visited The Dog and Bone pub in the town. It is a single tier cantilevered stand, which replaced a former terrace. Unfortunately it was cold and wet for my trip to Gillingham. Juniors (under-16) can only travel at a reduced fare when accompanied by a fare . Once in the car, straight out and before we knew it we were on the M25 home. Mar Parked in Gillingham Railway Station Car Park which is only 1 for the evening and about a 15-20 minute walk away from the ground. 23,002 v Queens Park Rangers When the wind picked up it was cold and we all got wet when it rained. Unique Gillingham Fc designs on hard and soft cases and covers for iPhone 14, 13, 12, SE, 11, iPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8, & more. Gillingham FC Away Travel Welcome back to the channel for another matchday vlog, today we travel to fellow relegation strugglers Newport County. Gordon Road Stand (Centre & Wings): Adults 25, Over 65s 19, Under 18s 7 A clash between two teams towards the bottom of the league meant we stood a good chance of getting our first away victory since October! He was also fined 623 and . whether he would even make it due to trees falling on various railway lines around Kent that afternoon and evening. Although there is the odd supporting pillar at the back of the stand that could impede your view, it does have a roof, unlike the Brian Moore Stand. Our photos are taken by Club Photographer, Richard Blaxall, who travels up and down the country with the U's to capture the action as it happens. However, a number of our female fans mentioned no water whatsoever so they couldn't flush or wash their hands. 2. So coach it was. Having been before I had a quick look around the ground before going in. Interestingly there was an unusual substitution in the first half the referee!!! As the second half kicked off, we hoped for more of the same in terms of good quality football, and maybe goal action too, and we were not disappointed. Did not talk to any; I think they were worried about the final result and it's implications for them if they lost. However on arrival we found that our train had been delayed by a considerable amount of time due to trouble at St Pancras with the Eurostar. Before the game, we were asked to enter the ground via the away turnstiles which is fair enough BUT we then walked around inside the ground to where we originally tried to enter and met home fans who had come through the turnstiles we were refused entry at. W. Won 4 - 0 against Carlisle United on February 14th 2023. Continue towards Gillingham and go through through the Medway Tunnel (Priestfield Stadium is signposted from here). It took until the last minute of the game for Gills to find their third. There is another one further down the road, but by then the stadium is nearly in sight. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. The configuration to change the seat category is not correct. Please check with your administrator. The burger I had was quite good but having to eat it in the rain was not pleasant. This stand is named in memory of the legendary commentator and lifelong Gillingham fan, Brian Moore. Gillingham's ground was the closest of the 92 that I had yet to visit, despite living not that far away in Sussex. Barnsley made it 3-0 in the second half before the Gills pulled one back. . If Gillingham are to stay at Priestfield I would hope they build a new away stand because that is the only area I will mark them down for. Most of the atmosphere and noise was being generated by the 1,300 Oxford supporters. From there it was ten minute stroll to Priestfield. MEMS Priestfield Stadium. 01634 850 986 Ticket Office: W. Won 2 - 0 against Gillingham on February 11th 2023. By lcawdell@thekmgroup.co.uk (Luke Cawdell) George Lapslie has added a goal threat to Gillingham from midfield and on Saturday comes up against a manager who helped develop that killer instinct. Not that we tried that hard. Plymouth Argyle v Charlton Athletic. However on 72 he did better. I would not go back to Gillingham in a rush if I am honest, I didn't really enjoy the place. Please note that this does not represent any official rankings. Priestfield Stadium has been Gillinghams ground for all 128 years of the clubs existence. Please confirm that you want to cancel the order? The journey was fine and not too long. To book your place on the coach, text 07930 443665 stating the names of those travelling, the number of seats required, the designated fixture, and pick up point. This is, in fact, a temporary seated stand that has been situated on top of an existing terrace. Walked along the High Street, had a beer in the "Edge" pub. Then on 86 minutes Gillingham were awarded a penalty which ex Sky Blue Cody McDonald scored. subject to change, Harrogate Town Gillingham FC Away Travel 11,418 v West Ham United Please reload the page and log in again. We apologize for the inconvenience. Richie Smallwood's header midway . Despite it being a 2-2 draw, it was a very entertaining game for the neutral. Their first goal was from a dubious penalty and their second was about a yard over the touch line in the build up which was failed to be seen by the linesman. Plus knowing South Eastern trains, they were bound to get us their in time for the final whistle, not the start! Rovers had a very slim chance of getting the last play off place with four games left but needed a win to keep going. On the train, London St Pancras direct to Gillingham. Thus the witching hour arrived, that appointment with the dentist to have fillings and teeth extracted could be delayed no more, and in the company of another friend we took the short train ride from Chatham to Gillingham and set up camp in the Unfortunately, we are unable to process your request at the moment. It is very close to the town centre with residential houses surrounding it on all four sides. (opens in a new tab). Atmosphere was rather annoying due to the amount that couldn't be generated from the away stand. The bar staff were much better than the previous pub. www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. SPECIAL OFFER - Three under 16's can travel with an adult member for only 5 each. Tags: Away Coach Travel EFL League Two Gillingham Match Tickets. Away Travel Info: MEMS Priestfield Stadium By Road. A very pleasant day. Details on how to book is shown below. The second half was worse as every opportunity created was wastefully missed. Turn left and on reaching a roundabout (where the Livingstone Arms used to be and where there is a handy fish & chip shop) turn right onto Gillingham Road. Please use Acrobat Reader to print the ticket. Walsall vs Gillingham. Gill's fans were understandably subdued. Half time and before the match they had the cheerleaders the GFC Gems who also have a programme segment. It is also made of scaffolding, but it can hold a fair amount of away fans. The Priestfield Stadium was renamed the KRBS Priestfield Stadium in 2007 due to a sponsorship deal. I had also never been to the Priestfield Stadium. We parked near the train station, quite cheap and plenty of spaces. An enjoyable day spoilt by the football my team produced and no traffic hold ups either going or coming back which always helps. Again, ten minutes back to the car, no problems experienced despite mingling with home fans. Gillingham vs Charlton Athletic rivalry: This rivalry all dates back to a time when Charlton tried to expand their fan following by tapping into the Gills area namely fans in Kent. Please try again after changing browser. Medway Stand (Lower Tier centre): Adults 25, No Concessions The home stands looked quite impressive from where I was sat. A stoppage time penalty gave Gillingham a 2-0 win. Other than the poor refereeing that spoiled the game for us, it was a good day out at thePriestfield Stadium. Changes were afoot as the underwhelming and slip prone Parker was replaced by Dominic Green. We chose somewhere on the other side of the railway tracks costing 3. The current situation whereby both sets of fans minger together could invite trouble especially if it is a local derby for example. Not a good result for us; our season is now over with Southend and Millwall winning. Easy to get there by car from the M25 but parking on the streets in the surrounding area a nightmare. It is worth noting that the quickest trains leave from St Pancras (journey time around 45mins) and Stratford International (journey time 37mins). . Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting away wasnt too bad although to get onto the M2 you have to take a different way out then how you came in. He couldn't believe he'd finally broken his duck and witnessed a goal !! 5. Redfern Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 4DD Telephone: Map Showing The Priestfield Stadium Location, Railway Station and Listed Pubs, Gillingham Medway Priestfield Stadium Feedback. If I had ordered from Rovers earlier, it would have cost 20! At the 3rd roundabout turn left onto the A2 towards . CAPACITY 11,582 since the stadium's redevelopment, including about 1,500 away supporters in a temporary stand. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. I got there in plenty of time and Gillingham station is just under a 10 minute walk to the ground. Gillingham vs Swindon rivalry: This rivalry started in 1979, when a Swindon fan ran into the pitch and knocked the referee out with a punch for handing Danny Westwood a red card. On one side of the ground is the impressive looking Medway Stand. Barnsley made it 1-4 in the 101st minute. This end is uncovered, so be prepared to get wet (although the Club does hand out free rain macs if the heavens open) and it is quite difficult to really create some atmosphere from this area. At the traffic light junction with the A231, turn right into Nelson Road and passing the small bus station take a right turn into Gillingham Road, the ground is down on your right. Apart from Colchester this is one of the more local sides in our league. Latest Gillingham FC news in a live news feed, including transfer rumours, team news, results, interviews, fixtures and all the latest updates on the Gills. I got there in good time and the lady on the gate charged us 3. I encountered pleasant home supporters pre-match and it is easily accessible with a decent rail service. If we are selling tickets, supporters will be able to purchase them in the normal way from the Club, either through the Club ticketing website or by contacting the Club directly (in person or by phone on 0208 547 3528). Gillingham's sixth victory in eight games moves them seven points away from the relegation zone, while Johnnie Jackson's Dons sit in 15th spot, having now won just once in nine matches. Without a doubt this is the WORST ground in the EFL for away fans. We are sorry but your browser is not supported by printing tickets. 12.00 + 14.88 Postage. Less than a 10 minute walk to the ground from here. The thing I really like about this ground is that it sits among rows of terraced houses and not on the edge of an out of town retail park. My friend Andy was indulging in his first ever Preston game, and as the game got underway was quite happy to confess that every other game he'd ever been to up till now, including internationals, had ended 0-0! There are also all Gillingham scheduled matches that they are going to play in the future. Live coverage of the Mariners' away fixture against Gillingham in League Two CTM Sport will offer, where possible, two routes to each away fixture: Route 1 will depart from the Emirates Stadium, travelling directly to the fixture stadium. Tickets distribution is being processed. Take the second left past the level crossing into Linden Road and the ground is along this road on the right. Preston clearly capable of the better football and created more chances, but it was the home side who had the best chance of the first half as they rattled the woodwork with one chance. However the fans were good mannered, the staff helpful and the ground is easy to get to by train. Football League. The away end? Again we were picked up from a road close to the stadium, but the gates through the alleyways in-between houses, which were open before the game were now closed so we were left with a long walk around to get to our lift. Crawley Town FC. Gillingham matches Competition: All; League Two; FA Cup; League Cup; EFL Trophy; Show: All; Home; Away Previous Next Date Competition Outcome Home team Score/Time Away team ; 14/01/23: LET: Gillingham 2 - 0 Hartlepool United View events: 21/01/23: LET: Colchester United 0 - 2 . The grounds away end is built from a temporary scaffold which is open to the elements hence our decision to sit in the area allocated in the side stand on Gordon Road. Although seated on an open scaffolded stand, it was unreserved seating and the view was great. Atmosphere was tense with very few chances in the first half most of which were put wide. He had been in a Wetherspoons and saw a few Barnsley fans in there. Simple journey from my home in Harrow in North West London. Firstly, the Priestfield Stadium has never been a happy hunting ground for North End, and the memories of heavy 4-0 and 5-0 thumpings coupled with an excruciatingly cruel 1-0 play-off semi-final defeat are permanently etched in my battle-scarred mind. There were a few home shirts wandering around but with family so probably doing the weekly shopping before the game. Journey from Canterbury was relatively easy and finding the ground wasnt too bad and there are a couple of good places to park nearby. Credit where its due however they did wave back when we smiled and waved for the cameras. I decided to go to one of them and this was the easiest to reach by train. Snap, tough, & flex cases created by independent artists. Being buffeted by the elements on a temporary stand, not many away fans, any chance of atmosphere being dashed by the lack of a roof and gusting wind, can any-one really be surprised that I wasn't too keen? Travelling from Bristol Parkway it was a simple 1.5 hour train journey to London Paddington and then a 15 minute tube ride to St Pancras on the Circle Line. Saturday, 4 March 2023 Founded: 1905 | Web: www.cafc.co.uk | Phone: 020 8333 4000 | Email: info@cafc.co.uk. Stewards were no problem The match was a fairly dull one until Coventry received a penalty which Gary Madine converted, It looked like we had stole 3 points somehow. Gillingham sack kit man after away strip is left behind on game day. I travelled on the supporters coach and on arrival, it dropped us off opposite the railway station as we were told access around the ground is restricted. Paul Kelly a visiting Preston fan adds; we have used the Will Adams in the town centre. Speaking to the person who arrange's the Toolstation games, on the 10th of December 50% of the leagues games for the season had been played. 22 Jordan Green19 Lewis Walker24 Scott Kashket. Should Charlton return to the top tier, they have plans to expand to a 40,000 capacity stadium. The stewarding was unobtrusive. Adults - 22. Considering it was pouring with rain, then it wasn't to great for the 1000+ travelling Southend fans. Although some fans came prepared with towels and plastic covers I opted to stand, as did most fans. The train finally pulled off, but almost an hour late and then to compound matters it seemed to stop at every station possible enroute! Unlike most temporary stands though the facilities are surprisingly good, being of a permanent nature behind the structure. Didn't eat food in the ground. The three stands were quite good for home fans. Didn't encounter many home fans so didn't cause an issue. I have to admit, the pub was quite a chilled environment, and we settled down to sink a few whilst the 3 of us awaited my school-colleague to join us. First XI average age 26.7 yrs. Football. Good views from this stand and it had a roof. From 2.00. Your session has expired because of inactivity so your ticket could not be generated. The lows and highs of football. The Priestfield Stadium is nestled between tight knitted houses in a mainly residential area and alleyways leading to the away end. You will receive return confirmation text confirming your booking. A good day out. It was so high up, that I felt that the stand was almost swaying in the strong wind. They had recovered from conceding an early goal to level through Adam Payce, with Destiny Ojo then finding the net shortly after the interval. Not the best but a beer is a beer! 5 Emeka Obi 6 (c) Alex Whitmore 33 Pierce Bird. Sunderland were dreadful. Gillingham's winning run at Priestfield came to an end on Tuesday night against promotion-chasing Bradford. All the seats were wet with the rain still coming down. xG For - Gillingham's xG for the EFL League Two 2022/2023 season is 1.04. xG Against - Gillingham's xGA (Expected Goals Against) is 1.41 per match in the EFL League Two. Gillingham. It was my first away game outside of the Essex derby and I was excited to be going to another stadium other than Roots Hall or away at Colchester United. Purfleet (where I live) to Gillingham was just under 2.5 hours each way on a Sunday service timetable. Gillingham FC latest news headlines and info from the UK's only non-profit part EU funded football directory, Gladiator Football. The three home sides of the ground are a neat and tidy mix of old and new. The ban prohibits Mitchell, of Arden Street, Gillingham, from attending all Gillingham home and away matches and all England national games in the UK for three years. Charlton even reportedly tried to recruit fans outside Gillinghams stadium during the 1994/95 season. Away fans are mostly housed on one side of the Brian Moore Stand (on the Medway Stand side) where around 1,500 supporters can be accommodated. Was meant to come last year but the game got switched due to television coverage so couldn't attend. On Saturday, Boro fell to a 1-0 defeat to Tranmere Rovers at The Lamex Stadium, meaning they lost just their sixth match from . Obviously, the result helped, but the injury to Keiffer Moore did take the shine off it. So despite the open top away end which doesn't help the atmosphere, I was looking forward to it. The stewarding was very overt and officious which didn't go down very well with some fans but I tend to keep a focus on the football whereas some don't! . It contains a number of supporting pillars running across the back of it, plus it also has an unusual looking TV gantry perched on its roof. Land near to the Clubs Beechings Cross training ground has been suggested by the Club as a possible new stadium site. Less said about the game the better. Unfortunately, the item you have selected is no longer available. Home to the Gills since the club's formation in 1893, the 11,582 capacity ground consists of three covered stands and one temporary structure for away fans. If you are looking for gillingham fc stadium capacity then Check Below gillingham fc stadium capacity with Updated Information. Jan 22. Normal delays after a football game but nothing too bad. Gillingham were kind enough to tell us at half time that his groin injury was being treated with ice too much information! Simply choose the game you would like to attend and go through the purchase process. (447) 14.39. Gillingham have never played in England's top flight, with their most successful spell coming in the . It's a temporary scaffolding stand with no cover what so ever. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? We headed straight for the stadium as the traffic getting out of Southend wasn't great and lunch over ran so it was about 2.30pm by the time we were seated. There is a large two tier Main Stand with a smaller single tier stand opposite. The ground was only ten minutes walk from the station, being one of the closest in the top four flights. This element can"t be used with screen readers. The Rainham End was opened in 1999. Mr Mitchell was bailed on condition he stays away from Gillingham matches and . Harrogate edge five points clear of the League Two relegation zone following a 1-1 home draw with promotion hopefuls Northampton. Hadn't been to Priestfield Stadium for some years so was due a revisit. 8 (c) Stuart O'Keefe6 Shaun Williams16 Dom Jefferies. However my mate convinced me that the parking around Priestfield Stadium was shocking, which it is. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? vs We apologise for the inconvenience. Overall a continuing improvement for City despite a disappointing start to the season. The Rainham End opposite and the stands on both sides of the ground looked impressive and the ground itself was compact and very tight to the pitch. Travel; News & Advice; Simon Calder; . Not great I am afraid. Otherwise,the ground is walkable from the town centre, where there are a fair few pubs to be found. The stadium does not look anything like it did back then though. The away end, as you may know, is open to the elements as it lacks a roof. 2017-2018: 5,383(League One), Official Web Site: Please check with your administrator. Andy's face was a picture!!! It was an enjoyable evening and a good game of football was the Dons first point on the road since October so that was a positive for us. Travelled by official club coach with no major problems. Half time Dagenham 1 Gillingham 0 and time to see what refreshments were on offer.
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