havanatopia Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) The Gylls family homestead so the name derives is listed in the Domesday back dating back to 1086. From a tiny hamlet Gillingham grew to about half its current size by 1901. In the scheme of British population growth that falls way short of the average and may be something to do with its linear development along the shoreline of the Medway. Famous for its Chatham Dockyard about 2/3rds of which was in Gillingham proper. I previously noted in threads on Gillingham that I thought they had the best fish and chip shop outside any ground in the country, at least those that I had visited. That establishment has sadly now closed but perhaps they had some inspiration from chef Gary Rhodes who is associated with the town. Whether Gillingham football club is propelled into future stardom as a potential target for foreign ownership, as has been mentioned elsewhere, will remain a mystery but if that is their wish the supporters can dream about it in the meanwhile. Until then we have a game of football to contend with to stop them with the short term glory of a Wembley appearance. I suspect the record book boffins will be out trying to uncover the record number of times two teams have played in a football season but I would venture that no team will have beaten the other in every single match.. how we fair tonight will keep that possibility alive. I hope we have a decent turn out, City do not have fatigue and we win; while a draw is enough confidence truly feeds all the more with victories. perhaps a close fought contest with the possibility that Gillingham will be going for it and either score early or leave themselves open to attack from the flanks. 3-2 to City on the night. Agard Smith JET one a piece. UTC Edited January 29, 2015 by havanatopia Quote Link to comment
Tall King Blox Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Ahhhh, this could be the start of the wemberlee here we come thread if lady luck rides with us tonight... Going for a city win 4-1 on the night......there i've said it..cmon yooz reds 1 Quote Link to comment
skinheadface Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm going for 2.2, ctid.: ) Quote Link to comment
Roe Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 2-0 on the night. Que sera sera.. Quote Link to comment
Gakoe Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Yay... Back to the footie. JET first goal 2-0 city. COYR!!! Quote Link to comment
Rocky Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Cody MacDonald to score at some point....always does. Quote Link to comment
UK0wnag3 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Can't wait to get to the game tonight, via Gillingham's pre match meal... I'm desperate a day out at Wembley. We bottle it tonight and it might push me over the edge. 1 Quote Link to comment
Curr Avon Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Can't wait to get to the game tonight, via Gillingham's pre match meal... I'm desperate a day out at Wembley. We bottle it tonight and it might push me over the edge. Don't worry, City will reach the final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, with a nice, Matt finish. Any more? 3 Quote Link to comment
UK0wnag3 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Don't worry, City will reach the final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, with a nice, Matt finish. Any more? Gonna spend the weekend in London, book a dulux package... Quote Link to comment
Curr Avon Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Gonna spend the weekend in London, book a dulux package... Great, but don't get all emulsional. 2 Quote Link to comment
UK0wnag3 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Great, but don't get all emulsional. Gotta brush it off... Quote Link to comment
Aizoon Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Gillingham is a shithole. End of. Quote Link to comment
thephat1 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Really cant see anything else but a city Wembley day out. The Gills have to come at us and try and win 3-0 firstly have we conceded 3 all season? (too lazy to check) secondly they have to stop us scoring at least 1 and that hasn't happened too many times this season. So the opportunity to hit them on the break early doors as they come at us will clearly give us opportunity's. Hopefully we can score early put the tie to bed and rest a couple of players for the second half before the real business of getting out of this division starts again on Sunday. Quote Link to comment
Aizoon Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Chant for tonight "Must we play you every week?". They're only 6 points off the pray-offs, you know Quote Link to comment
RedBrizzleRobin Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Really cant see anything else but a city Wembley day out. The Gills have to come at us and try and win 3-0 firstly have we conceded 3 all season? (too lazy to check) secondly they have to stop us scoring at least 1 and that hasn't happened too many times this season. So the opportunity to hit them on the break early doors as they come at us will clearly give us opportunity's. Hopefully we can score early put the tie to bed and rest a couple of players for the second half before the real business of getting out of this division starts again on Sunday. We drew 3-3 at Fleetwood, a more important stat is we haven't lost by more than 1 goal all season, so they'll have to do something much better teams haven't done so far and pull a 2-3 goal margin. Quote Link to comment
Roadrunner Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 As we never do any thing easy. It's got to be 0-2 to Gillingham,untill the 88 min when Matt Smith heads us into the final. He then burst out crying as he can't play at Wembley. Unless we sign him on a two year deal after the match. Quote Link to comment
BristolBEAT Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I can't see Gillingham scoring 3 goals past us. They will have to score a minimum of 3 goals to go to Wembley. Quote Link to comment
RedLionLad Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 As we never do any thing easy. It's got to be 0-2 to Gillingham,untill the 88 min when Matt Smith heads us into the final. He then burst out crying as he can't play at Wembley. Unless we sign him on a two year deal after the match. Which we can't of course do. Quote Link to comment
havanatopia Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Gillingham is a shithole. End of. Hedge would like it then Quote Link to comment
Aizoon Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Hedge would like it then Have a care, sir, Horace is a refined and discriminating hedgehog. Quote Link to comment
Bar BS3 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Have a care, sir, Horace is a refined and discriminating hedgehog. Why are you on this thread after making your contempt for the fixture and competition very clear..? You wouldn't watch if it was in your back garden, but you will take part in the match day thread..? Very odd! 2 Quote Link to comment
havanatopia Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Have a care, sir, Horace is a refined and discriminating hedgehog. Well, suggesting Gillingham is a 5hit hole is a prima faeces case no? If you dig deeper you will find some interesting architecture... you need to explore beyond the football ground. Quote Link to comment
Aizoon Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Why are you on this thread after making your contempt for the fixture and competition very clear..? You wouldn't watch if it was in your back garden, but you will take part in the match day thread..? Very odd! Not at all. I wish the team well and the fans weller. I would suggest, though, that anyone going wraps up warm. Between the rain stopping and the snow starting I've just demolished a buddleia that blew down on Tuesday. All extremities seem to be present and correct, but it's a damned close-run thing. Quote Link to comment
Aizoon Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Well, suggesting Gillingham is a 5hit hole is a prima faeces case no? If you dig deeper you will find some interesting architecture... you need to explore beyond the football ground. I have. My first wife came from there, which might bias me somewhat Quote Link to comment
havanatopia Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I have. My first wife came from there, which might bias me somewhat Naturally perceptions are all relative.. Gillingham would, I assure you, be a relative paradise compared to the majority of towns and cities in this archipelago. I say that not wishing to take anything away from the Philippines overall the features of which are overwhelmingly positive. Quote Link to comment
'Orns Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Didn't we win 4-2 at NLBR in a League Cup game a few years ago, then maybe scored first in the 2nd leg...... I can see us going 1 up inside 20 mins, then reigning it in a bit, and as someone said, McDonald will score at some point, so I'll go 1-1 We'll lose on pens after a 2-2 draw to Walsall in the final Quote Link to comment
Aizoon Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Naturally perceptions are all relative.. Gillingham would, I assure you, be a relative paradise compared to the majority of towns and cities in this archipelago. I say that not wishing to take anything away from the Philippines overall the features of which are overwhelmingly positive. Indeed. Perceptions are relative. I mean, the NLBR Santa's Grotto is infinitely superior to... ...er - the... Somebody help me out here, please Quote Link to comment
Aizoon Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Of course, all this depends on the match going ahead. It's snowing here in Horfield Good thing Horace has his brolly Quote Link to comment
downendcity Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Don't worry, City will reach the final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, with a nice, Matt finish. Any more? Your conveniently glossing over the fact that we have to beat Gillingham first! Quote Link to comment
Garland-sweden Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 2-0 City. Always Believe. Coyr Quote Link to comment
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