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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.

 

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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 ;)

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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.

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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

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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 :sign09: 

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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

Not quite. We won 3-1 at Trumpton then went 1-0 in the second leg, which they went on to win 4-2 and go through on away goals :(
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Not quite. We won 3-1 at Trumpton then went 1-0 in the second leg, which they went on to win 4-2 and go through on away goals :(

T'was called the Rumbelows Cup back then.  (If we're talking about the fixture c.1992).

 

After the early goal (Nicky Morgan?) I thought we were home and dry.

 

I hated the next morning at school.  Not pleasant.

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Not quite. We won 3-1 at Trumpton then went 1-0 in the second leg, which they went on to win 4-2 and go through on away goals :(

 

 

T'was called the Rumbelows Cup back then.  (If we're talking about the fixture c.1992).

 

After the early goal (Nicky Morgan?) I thought we were home and dry.

 

I hated the next morning at school.  Not pleasant.

 

Thanks chaps, 1992? Jez - that has gone by way too quick.....

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A stream link would be nice. Thanks if someone knows.

 

try footballstreaming(dot)info

 

They have a list of links there (which have streams bombarded with dreadful pop-up adverts) but I'll be watching at the pub

 

If Gills score early it could be get interesting. A goal for us and its probably all over?

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try footballstreaming(dot)info

 

They have a list of links there (which have streams bombarded with dreadful pop-up adverts) but I'll be watching at the pub

 

If Gills score early it could be get interesting. A goal for us and its probably all over?

Sky sports 1 7.30pm

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http://www.vipleague.is/sports/football.html 

 

Good website with good quality streams for all sports, make sure you have adblock plus installed on the internet browser you use

I have looked at this site and even though I have adblock it comes up with so called competions that cost a lot on your mobile, so don't fall for them.

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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.

Having picked up half the Philippines for it to all blow over again a year later I'd agree with your comment. But a better tan can be found your side of the world and surely that is the important thing!

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@bcfctweets: #BristolCity v Gillingham: Fielding, Tavernier, Cunningham, Ayling, Flint, Williams, K.Smith, Pack, Freeman, M.Smith, Emmanuel-Thomas.

@bcfctweets: #BristolCity subs: Richards, Bryan, Wagstaff, Elliott, Agard.

Little with a deserved night off. Strong team that mind. Let's get the job done, 2-0 City

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The one thing I always love about Cotts selection is keeping a solid spine to the team, but slightly worrying that he dosnt trust a reserve defender to give one of the defence a rest occasionally - I'd love to know what percentage of games Williams, Ayling & Flint start (excluding any injures or suspensions)

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The one thing I always love about Cotts selection is keeping a solid spine to the team, but slightly worrying that he dosnt trust a reserve defender to give one of the defence a rest occasionally - I'd love to know what percentage of games Williams, Ayling & Flint start (excluding any injures or suspensions)

Started every game i believe, bar one where Williams was suspended!
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