So you’re saying we should avoid promotion because we’re ahead of our 5 year schedule to get out of the division?
Yes, thank you - my fallible memory again. Keister was certainly playing have come in for that game so someone must have been missing. Do you know?
I think you might be conflating two games. Marsh twice scored the only goal in Home games against Donny. Once in Feb or March of 90-91, which is I think where you get Rimmer from, and the other was NYE of 1994, which was where you are getting the Keister/MOC memory from. The NYE game was the one when Gary Brabin was sent off for rubbing his belly.
I think MOC played in the '94 game, Rimmer might well have not played in '91 in that game, I’m not sure. Donny were doing well both years when we played them iirc.
I think you are probably thinking of the '91 game which we would have won surprisingly because we were terrible that season, but have dragged Keister and MOC in somehow. By the time of the '94 game we were in superb form and would have been favourites, even though Donny themselves were good.
Noticed that Doncaster’s games off. Bratfud playing Colchester who are flying.
I think the club have seen an opportunity to really crank the pressure up, but we have to start taking these opportunities!
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Thanks. It was definitely the '91 game I had in mind. One of the few times the team had a standing ovation at HT when it was still 0-0.
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Same as the rest of that epic tome of a post, jack shit. It’s just reams of nonsense one massive great big steaming jobby.
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Top tip, it’s probably easier not to try and understand 
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It still psses me off that the move to Bescot in 1990 was supposed to set the club up for a successful future and all that happened was that it led to us being asset-stripped, and nearly go bust. Nobody has ever been held responsible for that. The standard of football in the first 5 years at Bescot was shte!
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A useful guide of hints and tips to get the most of your day for travelling Saddlers fans below:
Away spectators are mostly housed on one side of the Brian Moore Stand (on the Medway Stand side) where around 1,500 people can be accommodated. This stand is temporary, so be prepared to meet a wall of scaffolding when you walk through the turnstiles, it is not a sight for the faint of heart.
Although home and away spectators have their turnstile entrances, once inside it is surprising that both sets of spectators can freely mingle behind the Brian Moore Stand. This end is uncovered, so be prepared to get wet (although the Club does hand out subsidised rain macs if the heavens open) and it is quite difficult to create some atmosphere from this area.
A better bet may be to head for one of the 200 covered seats that are made available to visiting spectators in the Gordon Road Stand. Although there is an odd supporting pillar at the back of the stand that could impede your view, it does have a roof, unlike the Brian Moore Stand. The stand itself is of a terrific size and height (you can get some magnificent views of the surrounding area at the very top of it), plus the views of the playing action are fine. Unlike most temporary stands though the facilities are surprisingly good, being of a permanent nature behind the structure. Sometimes supporters in this area try to make some noise by stamping on the metal rows of the stand, although this is strongly discouraged.
Priestfield Stadium tours offer an excellent opportunity to experience the Gillingham home ground without interruptions. The club typically schedules specific tour dates, allowing visitors to choose their preferred times and plan accordingly.
Most tours begin at 1:00 p.m. and last until 5:00 p.m., so be sure to book your visit through the official website.
During your trip to Priestfield Stadium, you’ll have the unique chance to explore the club’s dressing room and kit room. You can take photos in the press room, sit in the dugout, and enjoy a seat in the director’s box.
Additionally, the MEMS Priestfield Stadium tour includes an exciting package that allows you to interact with the staff who manage the club’s daily activities. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the history of Gillingham, so don’t hesitate to dig deeper!
One unusual aspect of visiting Priestfield Stadium is that away supporters have to walk down a very narrow terraced street to reach the away entrance, or if coming from adjacent streets down very tight alleyways. However, there are never normally any problems with this although after the game the Police sometimes close off some of the surrounding streets to keep spectators at a distance from one another. Travelling spectators are strongly encouraged to conceal offending colours as a mark of respect to the home club.
The Fleur De Lis on Gillingham Road is a 10-minute walk from the stadium. A quite superb modern pub with a range of amenities including toilets and a cash bar facility.
In the town centre, the Will Adams pub offers a good place for both home and well behaved away fans to mix. It offers a lot of friendly banter and a pint, or fruit based drink, while you’re at it. The only pub which is a home fans only pub is The Cricketers in Sturdee Avenue, this should be avoided by away fans at all costs. Also recommended is the Livingstone Arms as an away fans pub. They also provide a selection of free food on request.
There are plenty of restaurants and takeaways to choose from in the town centre with a pretty decent selection located on the High Street if you fancy something a little more substantial to eat. The Eel Pie Island cafe which can be found on the right as you walk through the high street away from the ground is a particularly popular place before the game and serves a mean double pie and mash with gravy!
There are other pubs in the town centre – some will not admit any members of the away audience.
Food and drink will be available for away spectators including burgers (£5.65), hot dogs (£4.95), Macaroni Cheese with crispy onions and bacon (£5.95) and hot pies (£6.05). Sweets and soft drinks including bottled water will also be available.
Inclement weather is forecast for Saturday afternoon so it is strongly advised to wear suitable attire for the prevailing conditions.
Could have done with that at Bromley. 
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I will reserve judgement on the decision to play it until after the game and I know the result at which time I will then post appropriately for the result to re-enforce my misplaced perception that I actually know what the $@#% I’m talking about.
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I’m going to stick my neck on the line and give you a resounding like 
for that future post to come in advance .
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And we should always remember that Brian Moore’s head looks uncannily like London Planetarium.
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