It is still very much at the feasibility stage. 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. It's suggested that meant they had scored the earliest and latest away goals in the club's history. to Official away travel supplier for Portsmouth FC. Details on how to book is shown below. Trips to Gillingham are few and far between so not be missed. As soon as the game finished, between Gillingham FC vs Rotherham United on Saturday, April 30, fans ran onto the pitch. Atmosphere was a tad disappointing not much noise from anywhere but the open away end is not conducive to it. They had recovered from conceding an early goal to level through Adam Payce, with Destiny Ojo then finding the net shortly after the interval. Gillingham fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. Route 2 will depart from Gillingham, stopping at South Mimms Services and further appropriate service stations along the route, where necessary. This element can"t be used with screen readers. The current situation whereby both sets of fans minger together could invite trouble especially if it is a local derby for example. 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. Obviously, the result helped, but the injury to Keiffer Moore did take the shine off it. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? Fax: 01634 850986 . On this occasion, Preston North End had risen to the challenge and emerged with 3 precious points. First half was a pretty even affair. For the Medway Stand or an alternative route to the Rainham End, turn left at the crossroads and then first right. It was pretty easy. Pell played a ball forward, and Al-Hamadi appeared to beat the offside trap and found himself through on goal. The only Gillingham fans in there kept to themselves. What you did before the game pub/chippy. Gillingham midfielder Jordan Green added a Carabao Cup giant killing to his CV this week - which also includes being a famous TikTok star.. League Two Gills upset Premier League opposition Brentford on Tuesday (November 8), progressing to the last 16 of the competition after winning 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.. Green, 27, played his part having started the game at the Gtech . Again we were picked up from a road close to the stadium, but the gates through the alleyways in-between houses, which were open before the game were now closed so we were left with a long walk around to get to our lift. There's also a small Sainsbury's nearby as well for snacks for the kids. It was so high up, that I felt that the stand was almost swaying in the strong wind. Grass Club Nickname: With it all to do Northampton managed to peg it back to 3-3 and came very close to winning it but Gillingham then got another penalty in the last minute and won 4-3 and left me feeling gutted but my house mate thoroughly enjoyed it. Although seated on an open scaffolded stand, it was unreserved seating and the view was great. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: A good day out and I look forward to doing it next season and hopefully it wont rain. Alternatively Roger Blackman provides an alternative route from the M2; At the start of the M2 keep left and follow A289 towards Gillingham. Not that we tried that hard. 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. I even ended up chatting to a couple of Gillingham fans on the train before they got off at Rochester. 4-3-3.
Unfortunately, you cannot distribute this file because the limit has been reached. 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. The home of Gillingham on BBC Sport online. The club was founded in 1893 as New Brompton Football Club . 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! Founded 1893 Address Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD Gillingham, Kent Country England Phone +44 (1634) 300 000 Fax +44 (1634) 850 986 E-mail [email protected] Travelling Sunderland fans like a beverage! We have allocated points to each yellow (1 point) and red card (3 points) for ranking purposes. Continue on the A289 ignoring the turn off for Gillingham town centre, until you reach the Strand roundabout after about a mile. Didn't encountered any home fans here despite wearing Oxford colours and didn't receive any unwelcome attention from the locals. A good side, in the pack chasing a promotion doesn't really get tested till it has to travel half-way across the country mid-week, when most of the fans cannot, to play in a small, hostile place such as Gillingham, especially on a wet and windy night. Not sure the town itself offers much, seems to be very dreary but then we went for the football and not shopping. Finding MEMS Priestfield Stadium: By Road from the South: Exit the M2 at junction 4 onto the A278. Good views from this stand and it had a roof. To take a draw was an absolute mugging!. Although Pompey dominated the first half no goals meant that when Gillingham eventually put an attack together on half-time and scored it was clear it was going to be one of those days. (447) 14.39. It has undergone a lot of redevelopment. Please try again later or refresh the page. The first thing I saw on approach was the away end..not really a stand, more a pile of scaffolding with seats bolted onto it and, open to the elements. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting The Medway Priestfield Stadium? . I left at 11:10 giving myself plenty of time as it was Good Friday and to find parking. 15 seconds to be exact!
. Gillinghams support was very good especially for a club which tends to have been quite unlucky in recent years. We decided to do a walk around the ground (with no abuse from the local fans) and get a feel for the place and then went straight in where we got some pretty good pies (personally I recommend the Balti). Given that we were now sharing a stand with sets of fans who would have quite happily attacked us back in the 90's, the atmosphere and the stewarding was quite low-key. Please fee free to advertise all travel arrangements on here, supporters coaches welcome as well. 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. subject to change, Walsall Just as before the match. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Play Like I mentioned before the rain made all the seats wet so if you needed to sit down you would get a wet backside. Barnsley took 800 fans, which I thought was a bit disappointing, but over 1500 had bought tickets for the following away trip to Portsmouth, so they were obviously choosing games. A better bet may be to head for one of the 200 covered seats that are made available to visitingsupporters in the Gordon Road Stand. Unfortunately, the item you have selected is no longer available. The game was poor from a Scunthorpe fans point as we lost 1-0 and the Gills hadnt won at home for some time which made it more disappointing. It was a cold and windy day, so typical December weather. With Dagenham on a five match unbeaten run to avoid the drop, and having beaten Gillingham earlier in the season at Victoria Road I fancied our chances, predicting a 2-1 win. Once at the ground a very low key atmosphere with pockets of fans milling around. Stevenage will look to get back to winning ways tonight in order to stay on the path to promotion. Game from our point of view was a shocker. EFL Awaydays - Harrogate Town (Tue 13/10/22, 7:45pm) - Information. 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. Gordon Road Stand (Outer Wings): Adults 22, Over 65s 19, Under 18s 7,Under 12s Free**. No thanks, not for me. This end is uncovered, so be prepared to get wet (although the Club does hand out free rain macs if the heavens open) and it is quite difficult to really create some atmosphere from this area. Rochester looked good with the Castle and Cathedral. Drew 1 - 1 against Bradford City on February 4th 2023. The fixture computer had thrown up three consecutive long distance away games, Gillingham, Pompey and Southend. Priestfield Stadium has been Gillinghams ground for all 128 years of the clubs existence. 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. Gillingham Football Club badge - Link to home, Advertising, Sponsorships And Partnerships. Crawley Town FC. The game was okay. 4 I encountered pleasant home supporters pre-match and it is easily accessible with a decent rail service. Again, ten minutes back to the car, no problems experienced despite mingling with home fans. A lot of Charlton fans live in North Kent. Leave the M2 at Junction 4 and take the A278 towards Gillingham, going straight across two roundabouts. Gillingham FC, Priestfield, retro art design print poster. Please check with your administrator. 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. Unfortunately, we are unable to process your request at the moment. The Rainham End was opened in 1999. Monday, April 9th 2012, 3pm The kiosk was slow at half time, prices were standard 2 for hot and soft drinks, 3-3.50 for burgers, pies etc I just had a bovril and water because it was so hot and because the cider Bulmers and lager Fosters was 3.50 for a 330ml bottle far too expensive for my liking. Would have preferred a better performance from Portsmouth. Bristol City travel T Shirt Small BNWT. . Turn right at this roundabout and up the hill and over the level crossing. Away Stadiums. Saturday, 18 March 2023, Sat No Shirt Sponsors: An interesting feature of the pub is the wide collection of football shirts pinned to the walls and ceilings. I have never been to the Priestfield Stadium before. An easy walk to the railway station where our coach was parked up opposite. 3. The lows and highs of football. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Priestfield Stadium? There are many customer currently visiting our website. Redfern Avenue . Official away travel coaches park a long way from the stadium and are unable to even drop off close to the stadium, so this needs to always be kept in mind when visiting Priestfield. Then on 10 June, Stevenage confirmed a home pre-season friendly with Peterborough United along with three further away fixtures. My first impressions of the Priestfield Stadium, were that it looked quite smart until I approached the away stand (The Brian Moore Stand) which looked like a construction site. Alcohol by law is not permitted on football coaches. Thank you for your understanding. It is a nice ground, being compact with four different stands but blending in together nicely. The second half was worse as every opportunity created was wastefully missed. I did not partake of food and drink inside the stadium; the 7.10 burger and beer deal seemed a trifle high, and the tiny portion of chips for 2 was a bit of a rip off, but saying that, most football stadium food is notorious for being expensive. I was wearing a fracture boot having broken a bone in my foot so I wasn't in the best mood before kick off in any case. For further ticketing queries, email
[email protected]. 8 (c) Stuart O'Keefe6 Shaun Williams16 Dom Jefferies. As the second half kicked off, we hoped for more of the same in terms of good quality football, and maybe goal action too, and we were not disappointed. Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. It went through extensive redevelopment in the late 1990's/early 2000's, which reduced the capacity from nearly . 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.. However the fans were good mannered, the staff helpful and the ground is easy to get to by train. Sat 4 Mar 15:00. Unlike most temporary stands though the facilities are surprisingly good, being of a permanent nature behind the structure. 114 x 75 yards Pitch Type: Unfortunately, we are unable to process your request at the moment. The burger I had was quite good but having to eat it in the rain was not pleasant. The away stand is in complete contrast to the rest of the ground which is quite modern all seated covered stands. Thus the witching hour arrived, that appointment with the dentist to have fillings and teeth extracted could be delayed no more, and in the company of another friend we took the short train ride from Chatham to Gillingham and set up camp in the W. Won 4 - 0 against Carlisle United on February 14th 2023. ** Maximum of one free Under 12 per paying adult. Time from London Bridge to Gillingham was 1 hour 12 minutes. 25 Jake Turner. If I did go again then I think I would stay longer in Central London, before going out to Gillingham. But once you see the away stand it looks terrible. As usual, we were patted down outside. At the 3rd roundabout turn left onto the A2 towards Gillingham town centre. However, we didn't deserve anything based on the first half. Overall a continuing improvement for City despite a disappointing start to the season. The ground, not bad, seen worse. The open away end is okay if it's not raining, but it seems strange walking under the scaffolding to access your seat. Unique Gillingham Fc designs on hard and soft cases and covers for iPhone 14, 13, 12, SE, 11, iPhone XS, iPhone X, iPhone 8, & more. Division One, September 20th, 2003. He couldn't believe he'd finally broken his duck and witnessed a goal !!
| Medway Stand (Lower Tier wings): Adults 22, Over 65s 19, Under 18s 7 Otherwise, alcohol is made available to away fans to buy inside the stadium. The stadium does not look anything like it did back then though. Your session has expired because of inactivity so your ticket could not be generated. Gordon Road Stand (Centre & Wings): Adults 25, Over 65s 19, Under 18s 7 Coach bookings are now being taken (details below) for the EFL League One game against Gillingham at the Priestfield Stadium Please book as early as possible as seats are sold on a first come first serve basis, if online booking is unavailable, please use the phone booking option. Gillingham Football Club . The 31-year-old scored 39 goals in 363 outings in all . The programme cost 3 and was 76 pages and a reasonable read with normal features. He has since made eight further first-team appearances . Once in the car, straight out and before we knew it we were on the M25 home. DATE - Tuesday 4th November. Travel Money . League One It was about a ten minute walk back to the car from the ground with cold children upset about losing at Christmas time! The 2022-23 season is Crawley Town 's 127th year in their history and eighth consecutive season in League Two. A clash between two teams towards the bottom of the league meant we stood a good chance of getting our first away victory since October! Priestfield Stadiums capacity has also changed a few times, its current capacity is 11,582 with four all-seater stands being built in the 1990s. Half of the uncovered Town End at Priestfield Stadium is currently closed off due to damaged flooring after years of exposure to . 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. The away end, as you may know, is open to the elements as it lacks a roof. Away fans visiting The Valley are located in the Jimmy Seed (South) Stand, named after their 1947 FA Cup winning manager, with a typical allocation of up to 3,000. Also, the ball seemed to go a long way when kicked. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at:
[email protected] Ill update the guide. No conversations with the home fans today and the stewards were pretty strict entering the ground. Red with White Trim Third Kit: Wimbledon Away team scorers. The three stands were quite good for home fans. It seemed a long way off, but I'm used to watching from the halfway line. I'm sure many fans will be nodding in agreement when (and if) they read that line, because those are the circumstances where you really see just how much the players really want it. . As mentioned above this ground is terrible for the away fans and I dread to think what Premiership fans would think having to visit this stadium. The timing on this is variable, but we will make tickets available the same day they arrive. My first ever visit to Gillingham and only my second visit to Kent. . Unbeaten run now stood at 6 games, and while not mathematically safe it would take a miracle from Hereford or Macclesfield to see us take the dreaded drop to non-league. In 12 previous encounters that I had travelled to (home and away) I had never seen us beat Gillingham. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Wolves travel to Anfield on Saturday 7 th January at 8pm and the old gold have been allocated 8,300 seats, with ticket prices ranging from 25 to 28 for adult, 19 to 21 for over 65s, 9 to . Once in the car a slow departure from Gillingham itself but once on the main carriageways and motorways a smooth and safe trip back. However, rules are there to be broken, and when an old school colleague based in London said that he was going to go, I felt shamed into going along. Paul Kelly a visiting Preston fan adds; we have used the Will Adams in the town centre. 22.50 + 15.27 Postage. I got there in plenty of time and Gillingham station is just under a 10 minute walk to the ground. Robert Donaldson provides the following directions; Turn left out of the station and follow the road until you come to a crossroads. City supporters on Saturday will also be situated in a section . After generally looking forward to the game, the mood was dampened by the weather and the result. Medway Stand (Upper Tier): Adults 22, Over 65s 19, Under 18s 7 At the crossroad with Gillingham Road you can continue straight on to Priestfield Road which leads directly to the away turnstiles, or turn right for the Livingstone Arms pub just a few minutes down the road. Juniors (under-16) can only travel at a reduced fare when accompanied by a fare . 4 Please fee free to advertise all travel arrangements on here, supporters coaches welcome as well. Details about Gillingham FC Away Shirt 2019/2021 2XL BNWT See original listing. 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. He was also fined 623 and . The three home sides of the ground are a neat and tidy mix of old and new. All Rights Reserved. Thats the beauty of it. Atmosphere was tense with very few chances in the first half most of which were put wide. 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. So coach it was. I say stand because you can't be expected to sit on a wet seat. We are sorry but your browser is not supported by this website. In this day and age, I do not expect to stand on scaffolding in the open to watch a game. If you're an away supporter travelling to watch your team at . 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 . He had been in a Wetherspoons and saw a few Barnsley fans in there. Interestingly there was an unusual substitution in the first half the referee!!! Juniors (under-16) can only travel at a reduced fare when accompanied by a fare paying adult. The game itself was a very mixed bag and a great way of experiencing every possible emotion in the space of 90 minutes. For security reasons, the payment of your purchases is not possible. It took until the last minute of the game for Gills to find their third. It was a poor refereeing display as well as a poor show from the linesman. Lucketts Travel part of National Express Transport Solutions are the official away travel supplier for Portsmouth Football Club. Gillingham avoided an FA Cup upset as Lewis Walker struck the winner in a hard-fought 1-0 first-round replay victory over National League North side AFC Fylde. From 0.00. We ended up parked at the only viable car park by the Railway Station, a ten minute walk to the ground. 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. Overall, a good experience at Priestfield and despite the scaffolded stand, I would go again. The ground is dominated by the Medway Stand a two tiered stand housing the media facilities. Rainham End:Adults 22, Over 65s 19, Under 18s 7 The bar staff were friendly and worked hard! The mens toilets were good with hot water and warm air dryers that worked. Snap, tough, & flex cases created by independent artists. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Easy journey, easy to find stadium, lovely staff. We did get a goal back through Nile Ranger and should have got a penalty in the closing moments of the game, but the referee wasn't having any of it. whether he would even make it due to trees falling on various railway lines around Kent that afternoon and evening. 5 Emeka Obi 6 (c) Alex Whitmore 33 Pierce Bird. Full time Dagenham 2 Gillingham 1. Went to a local chippy around the corner before the game and home fans were friendly. An enjoyable day spoilt by the football my team produced and no traffic hold ups either going or coming back which always helps. We took nearly 2,500 to this match, but its almost impossible to generate any kind of noise. Atmosphere was rather annoying due to the amount that couldn't be generated from the away stand. Football. What Is The Medway Priestfield Stadium Like? If I had ordered from Rovers earlier, it would have cost 20! Considering it was pouring with rain, then it wasn't to great for the 1000+ travelling Southend fans. Would like to go to Gillingham again, although the town itself I felt was a bit drab. Entrance into the ground is simple enough as is finding your seat, with stewards on stand-by to assist. Gillingham v Wimbledon. Sat 18 Mar 15:00. Brian Moore Stand: Adults 20, Over 65s 16, Under 18s 6,Under 12s Free**, Brian Moore Stand: Adults 20, Over 65s 16, Under 18s 6, Under 12s Free** Follow signs for Gillingham driving over two roundabouts before taking the first exit off the third . 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. Gillingham's infamous away end could soon be a thing of the past. W. Won 2 - 0 against . Gillingham sack kit man after away strip is left behind on game day. If you are looking for gillingham fc stadium capacity then Check Below gillingham fc stadium capacity with Updated Information. We found a pub called the Fleur De Lys and it looked like the main match-day pub in Gillingham. This stand is named in memory of the legendary commentator and lifelong Gills fan, Brian Moore. This was indeed a great bonus, and the couple of hundred or so Preston fans happily made use of the roof to try to make an atmosphere of sorts that we wouldn't have dreamed possible beforehand. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. My friend Andy was indulging in his first ever Preston game, and as the game got underway was quite happy to confess that every other game he'd ever been to up till now, including internationals, had ended 0-0! 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! The ground was only ten minutes walk from the station, being one of the closest in the top four flights. We were the only football fans in there as most use pubs on the High Street. It feels as unsafe as it looks and you are very open due to no roof. I had also never been to the Priestfield Stadium. 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. You may experience problems when displaying the seat map with your current browser; please use another browser. Before the game, we were asked to enter the ground via the away turnstiles which is fair enough BUT we then walked around inside the ground to where we originally tried to enter and met home fans who had come through the turnstiles we were refused entry at. As a local match I thought it was worth the trek. Priestfield Stadium is about a ten minute walk away from Gillingham Railway Station, which is served by trains from London Victoria (every 15mins), Charing Cross (every 30mins), St Pancras and Stratford International (both located on the same line, every 30mins). Gillingham FC latest news headlines and info from the UK's only non-profit part EU funded football directory, Gladiator Football. Gillingham FC Away Travel The wind played a big factor due to the openness of the ground. GILLINGHAM. Gillingham FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). I had never been to Gillingham before so Priestfield was a new ground to tick off (Bringing my tally up to 82 out of the current 92). I know some coaches stopped off at Gravesend. So despite the open top away end which doesn't help the atmosphere, I was looking forward to it. Jonathan Bennett Kieran a visiting Ipswich fan informs me; I would 100% recommend parking at the Our Lady of Gillingham Church (Ingram Road, Gillingham ME7 1YL). It wasn't easy to see the action at the far end of the ground. This is, in fact, a temporary seated stand that has been situated on top of an existing terrace. (Dagenham & Redbridge fan). Easy As it is a straight road leading to the train station, which was not far to walk (10 minutes). You did not submit any tickets for this order. Mickey Spillane fed through Josh Parker down the right flank who from a tight angle just inside the 18-yard box tried his luck. Please try again later. Easy to get there by car from the M25 but parking on the streets in the surrounding area a nightmare. Priestfield Stadium- Gillingham FC Team: Gillingham Official Website: gillinghamfootballclub Address: Redfern Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 4DD Capacity: 11,582. Barnsley scored straight from the kick off. W. Won 2 - 0 against Gillingham on February 11th 2023. Toilets deserve a mention, very clean and warm! "It doesn't look like Dominic Calvert Lewin is going to be fit for that Everton game and . There is a half hourly service which takes 45 minutes. Opened in 1997, this is a much smaller single tiered stand, which is partly covered (to the rear). We apologise for the inconvenience. Then on 86 minutes Gillingham were awarded a penalty which ex Sky Blue Cody McDonald scored. I do my match day travelling by train. Other people may have found the Priestfield a fairly welcoming place, I found it, its fans, and the local constabulary anything but friendly. Would I travel far to Priestfield. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): Being a student in Canterbury and living in Norfolk I dont often get to see the Cobblers. Despite mingling with home fans staff were friendly and worked hard tonight in to. 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