Gillingham boss Andy Hessenthaler wants to make Priestfield a fortress ahead of League 2 leaders Shrewsbury's visit
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By Matthew
Panting
Gillingham manager Andy Hessenthaler
has urged his players to turn Priestfield into a
fortress.
The Gills have taken just one point
from two home games in League 2 this season and welcome early
leaders Shrewsbury on Saturday.
But Hessenthaler, pictured, wants
his players to make it as difficult as possible for teams visiting
Kent.
"We’ve got to make sure that we play
at a high tempo because that is what this place demands," said
Hessenthaler.
"When I played here we made it a
fortress, no-one wanted to come here and play and that’s what we
need to get back."
Shrewsbury may be top of the table
after four wins and a draw in their opening five games but
Hessenthaler believes that his Gills team have nothing to fear.
"At this stage of the season I don’t
think it matters whether you are top or bottom," he stressed.
"It’s 11 versus 11 come Saturday.
They are the best team over five games as they are top of the
table.
"The league table doesn’t lie but
there’s nothing won or lost after five games. After 46 games we
need to be in that top three."
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Thursday, September 09 2010
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