Gills Create History

Gillingham created history at the weekend, a 1-0 win at Chesterfield on Saturday afternoon secured them an 11th win on the road of the season.

Not only did The Gills take another step towards promotion into League One but the win saw them break a 100-year record with Martin Allen quite clearly made up: 'Breaking a record of 100 years is fantastic. Deon Burton came in at the end and said 'well done lads, we've made history' and that's all we spoke about. To be the squad and part of the club when we made history is quite amazing.'

What a team effort, and The Gills boss was quick to make sure this was acknowledged, adding: 'It's a fantastic performance all-round from the squad. The great thing is there are so many players who can go in and play.

'We defend as a team and we attack as a team. We played one or two touch football, moved the ball about and though it was a bit scary in the last 20 minutes, we've seen it a million times. When we defend in numbers we are strong and we are not left open.

'It's a victory for the club and it's an historical day to be honest for the club, the players, supporters, chairman and to be manager and get this record makes me very proud.'

This record will be made all the more sweater should promotion, ideally as Champions, be secured in the coming months.

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