Gillingham FC Blog

Gillingham lost 1-0 in the third game of their pre-season campaign, losing away to Blue Square Premier side Grays Athletic.
The loss is Gillingham’s second out of three games so far, as they lost their first pre-season friendly at home to Stevenage Borough 1-0, but won their second 8-0 away to Kent rivals Faversham, who play in the Kent League.
Gillingham made [...]

Gillingham started their pre-season friendly campaign today with a defeat, losing 1-0 at home to Stevenage Borough.
The game started brightly for the Gills as they dominated possession in the opening few minutes and created a few half chances, causing Stevenage a few early problems. The Gills could’ve then taken the lead on 11 minutes when Kevin Maher’s deflected [...]

Gillingham will start their pre-season friendly campaign tonight against Stevenage Borough at the KRBS Priestfield Stadium, with kick 0ff being at 7.30 pm.
Manager Mark Stimson is a former Stevenage manager himself, having joined the Gills from Broadhall Way in November 07.  And the former Boro man is expecting a good game tonight, saying: “I expect Stevenage will be fit and [...]

The Gillingham pre-season squad saw two new players today as manager Mark Stimson invited the duo to train with the club for pre-season.
One of which is the experienced striker Drewe Broughton, who is a free agent following his release from the recently promoted MK Dons.
29 year-old striker Broughton started his career at Norwich City, and [...]

Gillingham manager Mark Stimson has said today that he remains hopeful of signing his transfer target, which is believed to be a striker as Stimson said a striker would be his number one priority this summer. This transfer target has yet to be named to the Gills fans, but after pursuing this unnamed target for several weeks, Stimson remains [...]

Gillingham manager Mark Stimson was pleased with his player’s commitment today as they began their pre-season training.
The first session saw fitness instructor Danny Ellis put the players through a challenging schedule, and Stimson explained: “Today was our first day back and it was pleasing to see everyone. It was very, very hot but all the boys [...]

Ex-Gillingham duo Aaron Brown and David Graham have both put pen to paper on contracts at Lincoln City.
Brown has signed a one-year deal after terminating his Gillingham contract, whereas Scotsman David Graham has put pen to paper on a six-month deal at Sincil Bank after leaving the Gills back in January.
The move sees Aaron Brown [...]

The 35 year-old Nigerian international Efetobore Sodje has been released by Gillingham today, after agreeing a deal to terminate his contract.
Sodje made 15 appearance for the Gills last season, but lost his place in the side after suffering a fractured eye socket in Gillingham’s televised away match to Yeovil.
Having lost his place in the team, the defender finished [...]

Striker Delroy Facey is in demand after manager Mark Stimson revealed ”we have been contacted by two clubs so far and they are showing a big interest in Delroy. Now we’re just waiting to speak to Delroy and find out what his plans are.”
The 28 year old Grenadian striker is available on the transfer market after it was [...]

Here are the key fixtures Gillingham will play in their 2008/09 League Two campaign:
Gillingham will start their promotion bid away to fellow relegated side AFC Bournemouth on 9th August.
The first home league fixture is another encounter with a former League One side, as Luton Town - who start the season with a 10 point deduction [...]