Coaches Steve Lovell and Darren Hare ponder tactics as Gills prepare to face fellow strugglers Crewe at Gresty Road

Gills skipper Doug Loft gets stuck in

Gills protest referee Mark Brown's decision to award a penalty to Crewe after a challenge by Gavin Hoyte on Uche Ikpeazu

New striker John Marquis tries to make a good impression

Jermaine McGlashan stretches the Crewe defence

Jake Hessenthaler busy in the centre of the park

Luke Norris stays tight to his man after coming on in the 61st minute

Josh Hare in action for Gillingham against Crewe Picture: Barry Goodwin

Cody McDonald attempts to latch on to a pass

Bradley Dack leads the appeals as Gills claim handball for Crewe's third