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All or nothing for Gillingham FC as final game of season approaches

Gillingham will face Rotherham tomorrow (April 30) in their biggest and final game of the season.

In order to avoid the drop into League Two, Gillingham need at least one point in tomorrow’s game to keep their heads above the water.

Rotherham go into the last game in second place on the table and could be promoted if results go their way.

The massive game for both teams has been recognised and will be available to watch live on Sky Sports at 12:30.


Gillingham’s survival chances are now out of their hands, as they rely on Bolton getting a result against Fleetwood.

However, Gills boss Neil Harris remains positive despite the odds being against them.

“If I could be on the pitch it would be a game I’d want to play in! What a great occasion. The fans have been terrific; they have always supported the players. Come and try to enjoy the occasion.” He said in his press conference.

The boss went onto say, “I always believed staying in the division was possible, and is possible. We have to embrace it. I need a performance, and the right mentality.

“All I can do is follow my routine. I have to lead from the front and prepare the team correctly.”

Since Harris took charge at the start of the year he has taken Gillingham from deep in the relegation zone to having a chance of staying up.

This will give Gillingham fans some much needed belief ahead of tomorrow’s clash.

 

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Lifelong fan and season ticket holder, Jacob Bowers, is not feeling confident for tomorrow’s game.

“We have everything to play for tomorrow, but so have Rotherham.

“Rotherham could either win the league tomorrow, or fall out of the automatic promotion places, so I think they will just have too much for us.

“Unfortunately if I had to make a prediction for the game, i’d have to say 2-0 to Rotherham.”
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