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Top Facts about Gillingham

Gillingham is twinned with two Japanese cities, Ito and Yokosuka.

Gillingham’s most famous Gillinghamite was Will Adams (believed to be the first Briton ever to reach Japan)

Adams’s story was later retold in the book ‘Shogun’, and played out on TV by Richard Chamberlain. He also has a popular 4×4 vehicle named after him.

From 2000-2005 Gillingham reached an all-time high by playing in the second tier of League Football in the UK, for 5 seasons.

In the 11th Century, Gillingham was given to Odo of Bayeux, by his brother Wiliam the conqueror.

Little good is recorded of Odo. It was recorded that his vast wealth was gained by extortion and robbery.
However due to a legal technicality, his decendants still own the town, and have the right to pillage anyone carrying a bail of hay through the town centre on a Sunday.

Paul Scally is a London-born businessman who has been the chairman of Gillingham F.C. since 1995.

Paul Scally wishes to move the club away from Gillingham.

Paul Scally is not all that popular amongst current Gillingham fans

Gillingham’s shirt sponsors have been;
Zanussi – 1984/85 to 1986/87
Chatham Maritime – 1987/88 to 1990/91
Medway Toyota – 1991/92 to 1993/94
Cannon Tool Hire – 1994/95
Invicta FM – 1995/1996 to 1996/97
Kool 1997/98 to 1998/99
Medway News – 1999/2000 to 2000/01
SeaFrance – 2001/02 to 2003/04
MHS Homes Group 2004/05 to present

Famous fans of the club include deceased legendary commentator Brian Moore, and current court case defendant Chris Langham.

A 2003 fan survey revealed that Gillingham (as well as Macclesfield Town, Stockport County, Torquay United and York City) were not considered rivals by supporters of any other club.

Tony Cascarino (who is not Irish) is a famous ex-Gills player

Vital Quotes:

Brentford Team News:

Brentford are expected to play in Red and White stripes

Player to watch: Adam Griffiths

Gillingham Team News:

Gillingham are expected to play in their familiar blue kit.

Player to watch: Ian Cox

Match Facts & Stats

Match Prediction:

Brentford 5 Gillingham 2

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