Gillingham manager Martin Allen aiming to re-take top spot in League 2 come full-time against Northampton on Tuesday
by Luke Cawdell
Gillingham manager Martin Allen is hoping to shrug off
Saturday’s disappointment by reclaiming top spot in League 2.
The Gills were held to a draw at home by mid-table York at the
weekend but Allen’s men sit just a point behind leaders Port Vale
and a win at home to Northampton on Tuesday will see them return to
the top.
Allen, pictured, said: "Wouldn’t it be nice to have the
whole stadium at the end of the game singing we are top of the
league, in chorus, non-stop? Wouldn’t that be nice? That would be
great for everyone."
Gillingham have struggled at home recently but Allen knows that
being a leading club brings with it different challenges.
He said: "We have been there (at the top) for about four and a
half months. In the last four games, we’ve won two, lost one and
drawn one, so over the four games that’s seven points, so we are
averaging just under two a game, which is good.
"These are good players. They are a good squad and they showed
in the second half on Saturday they can knock the ball about and
play at a good tempo with pace and create chances.
"I don’t think it will be too long before we get the victories
under our belt."
28/01/13
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