Danny Jackman reflects on defeat at Chesterfield Picture: Barry Goodwin

With Gillingham’s recent track record in end-of-day scenarios we should have known it would all end in tears on Saturday.

The Gills had only achieved their pre-match goal once in their previous six final day showdowns and after the recent catastrophes on home turf they had it all to do.

On paper the Gills should have got promoted but those players who should have guided the team to League 1 spent more time with physio Steve Allen rather than out on the pitch.

Click here to read the Gills Blog this week as KM Group sports reporter Luke Cawdell reflects on the costly injury crisis.