Essex-boy Joe Martin puts the Gills 1-0 up at Colchester Picture: Barry Goodwin

Stuart Nelson holds on under pressure Picture: Barry Goodwin

Gillingham celebrate scoring their second goal at Colchester Picture: Barry Goodwin

Aaron Morris is fouled as he plays the ball forward against Colchester Picture: Barry Goodwin

Luke Norris in action against Colchester Picture: Barry Goodwin

Michael Doughty in action against Colchester Picture: Barry Goodwin

Cody McDonald takes on his man during Gillingham's win at Colchester Picture: Barry Goodwin

Amine Linganzi takes on the Colchester defence Picture: Barry Goodwin

Danny Kedwell and Stuart Nelson share a moment after victory at Colchester Picture: Barry Goodwin