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."