The Gills Fancast

Josh Keeble-Wells sits down with Gillingham legend Andy Hessenthaler to talk Wembley heartbreak, winning promotion and his managerial career. 

The wait for the first win of the season goes on, but Gills put in an encouraging display in the 2-2 draw with Blackpool. We reflect on was generally a positive evening at Priestfield, and look ahead to the upcoming trip to Coventry (Birmingham).

We also mull over and discuss your questions and observations from the opening few games of the season.

It was a case of new season, same home woes last Saturday as Gills fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Burton Albion in the opening 2019/20 fixture at Priestfield. We look back at the defeat and the manner in which it came about, as well as looking forward to the Carabao Cup clash with Newport County.

With the new campaign now just days away, we assess the state of the Gills squad heading into the season opener at Doncaster.

After a grueling but productive pre-season schedule, we reflect on what has been one of the most intriguing off-season periods for many a year,

The days before the start of a new campaign is where optimism levels are often are their highest, so we look through your predictions on how Steve Evans' new-look Gills team will get on in League 1 this term.

Steve Evans has continued to strengthen his squad with the addition of two loan signings.

The team also kicked-off pre-season in style with a 9-1 rout over Faversham Town.

With 5 new signings arriving at Priestfield over the last couple of weeks, we look at each of the new additions, and what they could add to the team for the coming season.

Last week saw the EFL release the fixtures for the 2019/20 campaign. We gloss over the good and bad of the fixture computer.

Finally we discuss your suggestions for players that are easy to forget ever played in a Gills shirt - there's some corkers!

After a well-attended event at Priestfield on Tuesday where fans were given an opportunity to put their questions to Steve Evans and Paul Raynor, we look back on all the main talking points to come out of the evening.

And what is the strangest place you've come across a fellow Gills fan? From Alton Towers to Australia, we discuss your responses and stories.

With Steve Evans now officially in the managerial hot seat at Priestfield, we share our thoughts on the appointment, along with what may or may not be achieved under his stewardship.

As June is now upon us, silly season is well underway, with numerous players being linked to clubs up and down the country. With that in mind, we look at what areas Gills must strengthen in order to improve on last season's 13th place finish.

Lastly, could Paul Scally actually walk away from the club in the coming weeks?  We discuss his recent threats to quit and whether or not criticism aimed in his direction is unjustified. 

Welcome to The Gills Fancast - a weekly podcast covering all things Gillingham Football Club.