2009–10 Gillingham F.C. season
Gillingham return to League One for the 2009-10 season after being promoted from League Two the previous season.
Season review
Kit
Vandanel continues as Gillingham's kit designer and KRBS.com stays as their main shirt sponsor.
Events
League
Gillingham began their League One campaign with a 5-0 win over Swindon Town, with Simeon Jackson getting the first League One hat-trick of the season.[4] This was followed by a 4-2 loss against Tranmere Rovers and another two losses followed against Colchester United and Hartlepool United, moving the Gills into the relegation zone.
The Gills were held to a draw at Walsall, they then beat Exeter City and then a win over Millwall. Leeds United thrashed Gillingham 4-1, followed closely by a draw against Norwich City and then another 4-1 loss to Southampton, conceding 9 and scoring only 3 in three games.
They bounced back quickly with a 3-2 win over Wycombe Wanderers. Two loses followed against Brighton & Hove Albion and MK Dons. The Gills then held another side, who was relgated for the Championship, Charlton Athletic, to a draw. Southend United then beat Gillingham 1-0.
The Gills continue their rollercoaster season with a 1-0 win over Oldham Athletic and then a loss to Bristol Rovers. Three days later Simeon Jackson put an early penalty away to beat Yeovil Town. Leyton Orient then beat Gillingham 3-1 and Carlisle United held the Gills to a goalless draws. Promotion chaser Hudderfield Town beat Gillingham 2-1. The nearly postponed game against Stockport County showed three stunning goals from Oli, on loan Brandy and Nutter, the second time the fans cleared out the snow it didn't turn out so well as the Gills lost to Brentford, this was then followed by a scrappy draw against Exeter City.
Gillingham start the new year with a 3-1 loss to Swindon Town, followed by a goalless draw against Colchester United and then another draw against Hartlepool United. Walsall held Gillingham to a third consecutive draw. This undeafeted streak ended with a 4-0 loss to Brentofrd and then a loss to Tranmere Rovers. A draw to Yeovil Town then followed, Bristol Rovers lost to Gillingham 1-0 but Leyton Orient held the Gills to a 1-1 draw. Carlisle United ended Gillingham's three game unbeaten streak with a 2-0 win before quickly bouncing back and beating Huddersfield Town. Stockport County then drew with them, another draw with Charlton Athletic followed. MK Dons drew to Gillingham, to make the Gills third consecutive draw. Fellow relegation battlers Brighton & Hove Albion held Gillingham to a 1-1 draw. Gillingham beat an on form promotion hopefuls Leeds United.
Gillingham's four game unbeaten run was ended by fellow strugglers Oldham Athletic. Oli, Howe and Barcham gave Gillingham a 3-0 over Southend United. But losing the next game to Millwall.
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Results summary
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
43 |
11 |
14 |
18 |
46 |
58 |
−12 |
47 |
11 |
8 |
3 |
33 |
14 |
+19 |
0 |
6 |
15 |
13 |
44 |
−31 |
Last updated: 17 Apr.
Source: [1]
Cups
FA Cup
In the first round of the cup the Gills beat Southend United 3-0. Gillingham then beat League Two outfit, Burton Albion to go through to the third round. The Gills travels to Accrington Stanley for the fourth round.[5] The third round game was postponed due to heavy snow in Lancashire, meaning both clubs would be put in the draw for the 4th round.[6] Gillingham were knocked out by Accrington after the third attempt of playing the game.
League Cup
Gillingham's first opponents in the Cup was Championship outfit Plymouth Argyle. The Gills beat the Pilgrims 2-1 to qualify for the next round. The second round Gillingham lost to Premier League side Blackburn Rovers.
Gillingham beat Colchester United in the first round. Then two weeks after playing Norwich City in the league, the Gills took them of in the FLT and were knocked out by the Canaries.
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Statistics
Last Update 3 April 2010
- *Indicates player left during the season
Starting XI
The following players have been named in the most starting line-ups. This line-up may differ from the list of players with most appearances.
Captains
Disciplinary record
Transfers
Summer transfers in
Summer transfers out
- * Indicates the player joined club after being released
Loans In
- Notes
- ^ Player returned before return date.
Loan out
Winter Transfers In
Fixtures & results
League
Date |
Opponent |
Venue |
Result |
Attendance |
Scorers |
Aug 8 |
Swindon Town |
H |
5 - 0 |
6,852 |
Bentley, Jackson(3), Miller |
Aug 15 |
Tranmere Rovers |
A |
2 - 4 |
5,590 |
Weston, Barcham |
Aug 18 |
Colchester United |
A |
1 - 2 |
4,849 |
Weston |
Aug 22 |
Hartlepool United |
H |
0 - 1 |
4,696 |
|
Aug 29 |
Walsall |
A |
0 - 0 |
3,331 |
|
Sep 5 |
Exeter City |
H |
3 - 0 |
5,107 |
Jackson(2), Rooney |
Sep 12 |
Millwall |
H |
2 - 0 |
8,097 |
Barcham, Weston |
Sep 19 |
Leeds United |
A |
1 - 4 |
21,026 |
Barcham |
Sep 26 |
Norwich City |
H |
1 - 1 |
7,550 |
Jackson |
Oct 3 |
Southampton |
A |
1 - 4 |
19,457 |
Rooney |
Oct 10 |
Wycomber Wanderers |
H |
3 - 2 |
5,316 |
Gowling, Weston, Jackson |
Oct 13 |
Brighton & Hove Albion |
A |
0 - 2 |
5,960 |
|
Oct 17 |
Milton Keynes Dons |
A |
0 - 2 |
11,764 |
|
Oct 24 |
Charlton Athletic |
H |
1 - 1 |
10,304 |
Jackson |
Oct 30 |
Southend United |
A |
0 - 1 |
7,830 |
|
Nov 14 |
Oldham Athletic |
H |
1 - 0 |
4,787 |
Weston |
Nov 21 |
Bristol Rovers |
A |
1 - 2 |
6,210 |
Barcham |
Nov 24 |
Yeovil Town |
H |
1 - 0 |
4,450 |
Jackson |
Dec 1 |
Leyton Orient |
A |
1 - 3 |
3,183 |
Weston |
Dec 5 |
Carlisle United |
H |
0 - 0 |
7,214 |
|
Dec 12 |
Huddersfield Town |
A |
1 - 2 |
13,844 |
Jackson |
Dec 19 |
Stockport County |
H |
3 - 1 |
4,769 |
Oli, Brandy, Nutter |
Dec 26 |
Brentford |
H |
0 - 1 |
7,019 |
|
Dec 28 |
Exeter City |
A |
1 - 1 |
5,761 |
Lewis |
Jan 16 |
Swindon Town |
A |
1 - 3 |
6,773 |
Palmer |
Jan 23 |
Colchester United |
H |
0 - 0 |
4,948 |
|
Jan 26 |
Hartlepool United |
A |
1 - 1 |
2,465 |
Jackson |
Jan 30 |
Walsall |
H |
0 - 0 |
4,769 |
|
Feb 6 |
Brentford |
A |
0 - 4 |
6,036 |
|
Feb 9 |
Tranmere Rovers |
H |
0 - 1 |
3,840 |
|
Feb 13 |
Yeovil Town |
A |
0 - 0 |
3,853 |
|
Feb 20 |
Bristol Rovers |
H |
1 - 0 |
5,302 |
Jackson |
Feb 23 |
Leyton Orient |
H |
1 - 1 |
4,753 |
Dickson |
Feb 27 |
Carlisle United |
A |
0 - 2 |
4,646 |
|
Mar 6 |
Huddersfield Town |
H |
2 - 0 |
5,388 |
Jackson (2) |
Mar 13 |
Stockport County |
A |
0 - 0 |
3,894 |
|
Mar 20 |
Charlton Athletic |
A |
2 - 2 |
|
Barcham, Oli |
Mar 27 |
Milton Keynes Dons |
H |
2 - 2 |
5,465 |
Miller, Barcham |
Apr 3 |
Oldham Atheltic |
A |
0 - 1 |
3,486 |
|
Apr 5 |
Southend United |
H |
3 - 0 |
7,657 |
Oli, Howe, Barcham |
Apr 10 |
Millwall |
A |
0 - 4 |
13,714 |
|
Apr 13 |
Brighton & Hove Albion |
H |
1 - 1 |
7,977 |
Miller |
Apr 17 |
Leeds United |
H |
3 - 2 |
9,649 |
Miller, Bentley, Naylor (OG) |
FA Cup
League Cup
See also
References
- ^ "Michael Anderson appointed Director". gillinghamfootballclub.com. 9 September 2009. http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10416~1792067,00.html. Retrieved 9 September 2009.
- ^ "Alan Julian Transfers Listed". gillinghamfootballclub.com. 19 November 2009. http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10416~1880051,00.html. Retrieved 19 November 2009.
- ^ "Gillingham confirm Simon Royce injured in car crash". BBC Sport. 14 December 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/gillingham/8406312.stm. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
- ^ "Gillingham 1-0 Swindon". BBC Sport (British Broadcating Copartation). 8 August 09. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8186090.stm. Retrieved 8 August 09.
- ^ "Gills travel to Accrington in round 3". gillinghamfootballclub.com. 8 December 2009. http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10416~1899482,00.html. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
- ^ "Gills FA Cup clash postponed". gillinghamfootballclub.com. 2 January 2010. http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10416~1920799,00.html. Retrieved 2 January 2010.