Did not talk to any; I think they were worried about the final result and it's implications for them if they lost. One unusual aspect of visiting Priestfield Stadium is that away supporters have to walk down a very narrow terraced street to reach the away entrance, or if coming from adjacent streets down very tight alleyways. I am also not a big fan of Christmas, so being able to get out and watch football on Boxing Day was a bit of a treat. Atmosphere was rather annoying due to the amount that couldn't be generated from the away stand. An enjoyable day spoilt by the football my team produced and no traffic hold ups either going or coming back which always helps. An easy walk to the railway station where our coach was parked up opposite. I wasn't even going to go this season, as I am none too keen on being fleeced of cash to be forced to sit in a plastic bucket on a scaffold, especially in a location such as the Gillingham ground, where the away stand sits up fairly proud of the local geography and is therefore vulnerable to the wind and rain that has hurried down the North Sea till it reached landfall and whipped itself up the Medway estuary. The configuration to change the seat category is not correct.
Priestfield Stadium known as MEMS Priestfield Stadium since 2011 for sponsorship purposes, is the home ground of Gillingham F.C located in the county of Kent, south east England. . to
Stewards seemed alright when the rain got too much and offered us rain macs. The current situation whereby both sets of fans minger together could invite trouble especially if it is a local derby for example. Gillingham: 1-1: Stevenage : Gillingham: 15:00 BST: Baggott . Stewards were friendly and very helpful. Thus with ten minutes to kick off, 35 we supped up and wrapped up and walked briskly down to the ground, where the four of us were very pleasantly surprised to find that despite our worst fears, we actually weren't going to be left to the mercy of the elements and made to be feel grateful for the plastic mac! Not a good result for us; our season is now over with Southend and Millwall winning. Had a look in the club shop. The lows and highs of football. By half time it was 2-0 and should have been more. But the visitors hit back to level and then managed to score again at the death to secure all three points .
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. Your requests are not valid. The scaffolding for the away end could be seen from the outside while waiting to buy a ticket. Sprinting down the right he beat a couple of defenders before cutting inside to his favoured left foot and drilling the ball into the back of the net. 1 Chris Neal. The away end, as you may know, is open to the elements as it lacks a roof.
Gillingham FC. Just as before the match. Changes were afoot as the underwhelming and slip prone Parker was replaced by Dominic Green. Simple journey from my home in Harrow in North West London. Charlton even reportedly tried to recruit fans outside Gillinghams stadium during the 1994/95 season. The club was founded in 1893 as New Brompton Football Club . From 0.00. Lucketts Travel part of National Express Transport Solutions are the official away travel supplier for Portsmouth Football Club.
Travel Money . 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. 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. You may experience problems when displaying the seat map with your current browser; please use another browser.
Although the stand is shared with home fans there were very few stewards situated between the two sets of fans which is nice to see. Gillingham are amongst a decreasing number of clubs who still play at the same stadium as when they were founded. The only Gillingham fans in there kept to themselves. Visited The Dog and Bone pub in the town. Match tickets must be purchased in advance from Gillingham FC. Colchester United travel to Valley Parade . Because our website is currently very busy, you will be redirected to the waiting room. Also, the ball seemed to go a long way when kicked. For myself and many Charlton fans it's as easy to get to Gillingham as it is to The Valley. Otherwise,the ground is walkable from the town centre, where there are a fair few pubs to be found.
Home fans were average. 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 ; 04/02/23: LET: Gillingham 1 - 0 Crawley Town View events: 11/02/23: LET: Mansfield Town 2 - 0 . The pitch was very wobbly, similar to the Coventry and AFC Wimbledon pitches. Then all the way round M25 clockwise across the Dart Crossing to A2 then A289 at start of M2 all the way to the Priestfield Stadium. After a memorable debut performance in the 3-0 win at Crewe Alexandra, George Lloyd has had a less impactful .
2nd half City bossed it and had several chances to win but unfortunately wasted these opportunities and in the end it petered out to a 1-1 draw. The Priestfield Stadium is nestled between tight knitted houses in a mainly residential area and alleyways leading to the away end. Away Stadiums. I even ended up chatting to a couple of Gillingham fans on the train before they got off at Rochester. Barnsley striker Keiffer Moore clashed heads accidentally with a Gills defender and was stretchered off after a 12 minute delay. We were in the upper part of the stand and view of the pitch was okay. Rather devastating to be leaving with just one point but that's football. Someone had obviously left all their roadworks out over Christmas making travel through the town difficult. Please edit your quota distribution in order to continue.
* These prices are for tickets bought in advance of matchday. The Priestfield Stadium looks to be a good ground from the outside.
Not the best but a beer is a beer!
Plenty of effort from both sides and lots of chances which were wasted. 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. There's not much immediately around the stadium but the town centre is not far with some fast food places including a Mcdonalds. Would I travel far to Priestfield. The away seating was okay and one could sit where one desired. Toilets deserve a mention, very clean and warm! We set off for the ground about 2.40 pm and arrived just in time for kick off. Gillinghams support was very good especially for a club which tends to have been quite unlucky in recent years. To get to the home areas, turn right at the crossroads and then first left into Gordon Road for the Gillingham End Terrace home area, the Gordon Road Stand and the Rainham End. 2018-2019: 5,169 (League One)
Having been before I knew what awaited us. Adults - 22. We got a train at about 2 pm to Gillingham to visit the Past and Present micropub. This stand is named in memory of the legendary commentator and lifelong Gillingham fan, Brian Moore. This is, in fact, a temporary seated stand that has been situated on top of an existing terrace. Saturday, 18 March 2023, Sat
As another compliment to the club staff, I ordered my ticket online on a Sunday and it arrived Tuesday morning, with an admin cost of only 75p. Once in the car, straight out and before we knew it we were on the M25 home.
Andy's face was a picture!!! I understand West Ham are to visit shortly and hope it is not raining for their sakes. whether he would even make it due to trees falling on various railway lines around Kent that afternoon and evening. I do my match day travelling by train. Gillingham FC latest news headlines and info from the UK's only non-profit part EU funded football directory, Gladiator Football. Gillingham FC latest news headlines and info from the UK's only non-profit part EU funded football directory, Gladiator Football. Please note that this does not represent any official rankings. Once at the ground a very low key atmosphere with pockets of fans milling around. However I did speak to some home fans just before kick off and they were friendly. 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 Club Store - Shop Now for all your favourite Gillingham kits, training kit, fashion and souvenirs We went to the Coopers Arms, a fantastic old pub which serves several real ales. Gordon Road Stand (Centre & Wings): Adults 25, Over 65s 19, Under 18s 7
The game was a game of two halves. I wore club colours and had no problems with the Gillingham fans. It's the opposite direction from the ground as you leave the train station, but worth finding if you like real ale.
FA Cup 3rd Round, 10th January 1948. For Away fans, Priestfield is a bit disappointing. The Latest: Dinnery's update. Chris Bell a visiting Northampton Town fan adds; There is a cheap pay and display car park (2.50 for four hours) on Railway Street near Gillingham station, which is less than 10 minutes walk from the ground. The ground itself is a rather nice one but the away stand was a bit grim as it was essentially scaffolding and it was very open to the elements but fortunately the heavens remained closed for the match. Journey from Canterbury was relatively easy and finding the ground wasnt too bad and there are a couple of good places to park nearby. 3. 114 x 75 yards Pitch Type:
7. I countered that if I ever got 3 points on my driving licence, I would willingly donate them to Gillingham FC if we were to win! As for my friend Andy, he is now considered a "lucky mascot" and will be kidnapped to attend future games when we feel we may need a bit of luck. It was a crowd of just under 6,000 with probably up to a 1,000 Rovers fans. Gillingham wrapped up the match on 94 minutes when Jermain McGlashan scored a lovely goal, to make it 3-1. The new systems were in place ahead of the 2021/22 Football League season, with the first tickets going on sale in July.
Gillingham . A good day out. 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 . www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. The arrival of the tail-end of hurricane whatsisname walloped much of the UK during the day, which really didn't help my demeanour, I have to admit, but it did enthuse me to ensure that both my partner and I were wrapped up like eskimos.. 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. The journey back took one hour and was hassle free. Indeed there was some consternation as to The home end and Main Stand appear to offer unobstructed views, whist the third, a bit of a blast from the past, adds a bit of character. Plus a very friendly crowd of football locals happy to indulge in friendly banter the landlord is a Gill fan too! Also located not far from the Will Adams on Skinner Street, is the small Past & Present micropub, which serves real ale and cider. Priestfield Stadium is very well sign posted, parking near the railway station was available from what I can remember was around 5. There is also the option of renting a private driveway near in the local area viaYourParkingSpace.co.uk. Gillingham's infamous away end could soon be a thing of the past.
Redfern Avenue . He made his way into the penalty area before the Gills got bodies back into the penalty area. Selection and prices in the pub were average, and although there were a few Gillingham supporters there as well there was absolutely no trouble. Visited the Fleur De Lils pub with a number of other Dons fans but there were no Gillingham fans inside. 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. guarantee that your Internet transactions are safe: Unfortunately, your session has expired. There are also all Gillingham scheduled matches that they are going to play in the future. Land near to the Clubs Beechings Cross training ground has been suggested by the Club as a possible new stadium site.
Gillinghams turn around led to a few unsavoury scenes outside the ground but nothing too serious.
We apologize for the inconvenience. We apologize for the inconvenience. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? 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. If you're an away supporter travelling to watch your team at . We ended up parked at the only viable car park by the Railway Station, a ten minute walk to the ground. 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.
A very pleasant day. The ground is in a residential area with from what I could see only residential parking only. Priestfield Stadium- Gillingham FC Team: Gillingham Official Website: gillinghamfootballclub Address: Redfern Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 4DD Capacity: 11,582. A certain Danny Kedwell was in their ranks, notable for me as he had been a stalwart in the Chatham Town side of the early Noughties before gaining a berth with the up and coming AFC Wimbledon.
. However, a number of our female fans mentioned no water whatsoever so they couldn't flush or wash their hands. Alternatively Roger Blackman provides an alternative route from the M2; At the start of the M2 keep left and follow A289 towards Gillingham. Priestfield was very simple to get away from. Having visited this ground before I knew what to expect and had said I would not attend unless it was a crucial game for the Dons. 4-3-3. No. Some 7 weeks later it is 54% of the games and on top of that are the Les Philips cup, our league's cup, and various county cups Part 2. Southend went ahead with a cheeky loft from McLaughlin. Gillingham v Wimbledon. Snap, tough, & flex cases created by independent artists. The Gills Year Ground Opened: I got to the ground around 13:10 and parked for free on Railway Street as I was lucky enough to find a free spot. 13 is lucky for some I guess; but more encouraging than that, was the manner in which it had happened. I would recommend Gillingham as a decent day out easy enough to get to, friendly enough but just hope if you visit it doesn't rain.
We were the only football fans in there as most use pubs on the High Street. Founded 1893 Address Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD Gillingham, Kent Country England Phone +44 (1634) 300 000 Fax +44 (1634) 850 986 E-mail information@gillinghamfootballclub.com (Dagenham & Redbridge fan). Continue on the A289 ignoring the turn off for Gillingham town centre, until you reach the Strand roundabout after about a mile. A good old fashioned 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. This is the only open area at the stadium. (447) 14.39. Tickets for away games will go on sale once the tickets arrive at The Valley from our opponents. I will go back should the teams meet again. 2. 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. 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? 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. The away end does offer decent views and good leg room but we were lucky it was a nice day as it is totally open. The burger I had was quite good but having to eat it in the rain was not pleasant. The ground, not bad, seen worse. Whether this would prove to be a good omen or not, I didn't dare comment.. Rovers had a very slim chance of getting the last play off place with four games left but needed a win to keep going. 2 Cheye Alexander23 Elkan Baggott5 Max Ehmer14 Robbie McKenzie. Walked to the ground past the two pubs allocated to away fans, lots of Police around but didn't see any trouble at all. The game was okay. From our point of view, the game was lost in the first half when we just didn't turn up. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting The Medway Priestfield Stadium? Finding MEMS Priestfield Stadium: By Road from the South: Exit the M2 at junction 4 onto the A278. Had no trouble getting back to the station, but with the roads surrounding Priestfield mainly backstreets I would not like to try getting home by car! 15:00
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