Gillingham’s home may lack a fourth permanent side but each stand has its own personality and history attached, which it would be a shame to lose.
Priestfield has been home to Gilling-ham since 1893 when we started out as New Brompton. Traditionally appalling on our travels, we are in the top 20 when it comes to all-time home records. There have been plenty of rumblings from chairman Paul Scally in recent years about the need to move in order to progress, and he has just reiterated intentions to move the club to a suitable site at nearby Mill Hill, only half a kilometre from our current home, described (unfortunately) as “a multi-purpose community stadium with enabling development”. With a current capacity of under 11,000, Priestfield has always been about the right size for a club who have had an average gate over 9,000 just once in the 42 campaigns I’ve known as a fan.
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Pirate Transmission
Broadcasters around the world are paying huge sums to screen football, but they will not be willing to invest if they cannot be protected.
Scandi Drama
Years before it was screened live in the UK, England’s Football League was building a cult following abroad thanks to a visionary broadcaster.
Pot Of Gold
A rare meeting between two local rivals brought FA Cup fever – and a useful financial boost – to one corner of Hertfordshire
Digital Divide
From earnest post-match punditry to being used in actual players’ matchday preparations, the virtual game is becoming increasingly blurred with reality.
Haringey Ladder
The decision to walk off in the face of abuse has shone a national spotlight on a community club with a progressive approach
Bournemouth 0 Norwich City 0
Dean Court may have received a Premier League facelift but against today’s visitors the home team fail to live up to their status, although the low-quality draw they play out is still somehow reassuring.
Room With A View
Hampden Park
Not In The Script
ARSENAL FILM
Out Of Place...
After another unsuccessful qualifying attempt Martin O’Neill is under pressure, while a poor Republic of Ireland squad is only getting weaker
Uncomfortable Truth
At the end of April Sheffield United surprised many people by re-signing Ched Evans, who, following a retrial, has now been found not guilty of the rape charge for which he spent two-and-a-half years in prison.
