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Audio: Gillingham defeated by traffic nightmare

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Gillingham suffered yet another away day defeat at Leyton Orient on Tuesday - but they certainly had plenty of excuses.

Huge traffic problems caused by the closure of the Blackwall Tunnel delayed players and supporters.

By 7pm manager Mark Stimson had just seven players to name in his side.

Referee Andy D'Urso refused to delay the kick-off, which forced Stimson to put the first 11 players that turned up in his starting line-up. That initial line-up included two goalkeepers!

Referee Andy D'Urso explains why the match was allowed to start on time

~ Find out what happened on the pitch >>>

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