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Post by shatter2 on Aug 29, 2023 10:15:35 GMT
We are hosts to the Gills tonight in the League Cup. They've had a good start to their season but I believe they lost at home on the weekend. Chance for some of our supporters to see the ground improvements in our opening home match. Some photos and comments on here would be great. COYH!!  Gills Trivia. Gillingham are the only Football League side in Kent, their shirt crest above shows the white lion of Kent. |
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Post by 8two on Aug 29, 2023 12:53:14 GMT
All time Luton vs Gillingham
First game: 1920 won 5 - 0
Last game: 2019 2 - 2
Games won: 30
Games lost: 18
Games drawn: 14
Largest win: 1929, 8 - 0, Division 3 South
Largest loss: 1964, 5 - 0 Division 3
And as a footnote. The finest goalkeeping display I have ever seen was a Cup game in 1964 when Ron Baynham defeated Gillingham on his own with a contribution from Gordon Riddick.
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Post by hatterinSW19 on Aug 29, 2023 14:42:33 GMT
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Post by shatter2 on Aug 29, 2023 16:48:57 GMT
Thanks Dawn, excellent progress has been made in such a short time! |
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Post by bms on Aug 29, 2023 17:48:48 GMT
Can verify that all the above is true - currently enjoying a pint of Hat Trick (Ampthill brewery) which is flavoured with concrete dust 🍺👷👷♂️👷
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Post by 8two on Aug 29, 2023 18:03:17 GMT
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Post by 8two on Aug 29, 2023 18:07:35 GMT
Can verify that all the above is true - currently enjoying a pint of Hat Trick (Ampthill brewery) which is flavoured with concrete dust 🍺👷👷♂️👷 Could be embarrassing if you need to spend a penny |
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Post by bms on Aug 30, 2023 7:58:28 GMT
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Post by bms on Aug 30, 2023 8:05:54 GMT
- there are many more stewards and folk working in the increased catering facilities - excellent beer/curry combo located at the back of the Kenny (imagine Norman meets CAMRA) - incredibly improved view of action due to new floodlights - we’ve been playing in candlelight for years - those in the Bobbers will enjoy three sides of highly illuminated advertising hoardings - bring 😎 And the game? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66577564 |
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Post by bms on Aug 30, 2023 8:07:38 GMT
PS - You need to click on all the images to enjoy their David Bailey like qualities
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Post by shatter2 on Aug 30, 2023 8:39:09 GMT
PS - You need to click on all the images to enjoy their David Bailey like qualities Thanks Dave some great images.👍 Under the DP looks extremely crowded I suppose the Nick Owen being closed doesn't help. Glad to see the Cornish Pasty stall still there. I'm looking forward to Friday night! The new stand looks brilliant, also like the fact they've blocked the view into the enclosure as my seat is about the first you come to and near the end of the game people crowded in there to see a final attack or goal. |
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Post by 8two on Aug 30, 2023 8:54:30 GMT
Thanks Sunny, very enlightening. With what you saw and can ascertain what is the likelihood of getting soaked in the first rows of the Bobbers?
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Post by bms on Aug 30, 2023 9:58:14 GMT
Thanks Sunny, very enlightening. With what you saw and can ascertain what is the likelihood of getting soaked in the first rows of the Bobbers? [br Certainly looks possible but I’m sure GS and co will have done all they can to keep you dry |
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Post by rutlandhatter on Aug 30, 2023 12:43:43 GMT
We've lost our main stand seats due to increased seating required for hospitality (heard Monday night) so, at the Club's request, tried out the Bobbers last night. Hated it. Came away with a headache due to to lights, missed chunks of the game because of the bright advertising hoardings (couldn't see the ball against them) and only loos for those not in the posh padded seats were in the Kenny so quite a trek and limited facilities.
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Post by 8two on Aug 30, 2023 13:10:00 GMT
We've lost our main stand seats due to increased seating required for hospitality (heard Monday night) so, at the Club's request, tried out the Bobbers last night. Hated it. Came away with a headache due to to lights, missed chunks of the game because of the bright advertising hoardings (couldn't see the ball against them) and only loos for those not in the posh padded seats were in the Kenny so quite a trek and limited facilities. Very interesting comments Gale. Would the problem with the lights be your particular vision, wearing glasses or glare? Perhaps polarised lenses are a necessity. Are the lack of loos permanent as I read elsewhere that they had installed unisex ones. Are you also saying that it is a long trek for refreshment? |
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