by Luke Cawdell

Gillingham manager Martin Allen is hoping his players can deliver a special performance this weekend.

The Gills lost last time out on home soil, going down 3-2 to Exeter and he admits the fans are owed one.

Allen (pictured) said: "I think there will be a big crowd for this one, with a special offer on the tickets. It’s about time we delivered in front of a big crowd as well and put in a proper performance.

"In the last few games (at home) we have played well in patches and Saturday is going to be special."

And with cut-price tickets, Allen feels a trip to Priestfield will be the perfect excuse to miss out on the Christmas shopping.

He added: "We all know it’s a difficult time of the year financially, everybody is out and about shopping and trying to buy presents and sweets and all that stuff.

it is pretty good isn’t it?"
"What an excuse and what a great way to get out of going shopping. ‘I can’t go shopping because I’m going to watch football at Gillingham. I mean,