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Gillingham goalscorer Ronan Hale backed to hit double-figures by Gareth Ainsworth: 'He knows where that goal is'
02.09.26, 01:00 Updated 05.09.26, 23:50
Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth paid tribute to striker Ronan Hale after the Northern Irishman netted his first goal of the season to help Gillingham come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw away at Chesterfield.
After a sub-par first half, Gillingham battled back in the second, with Hale getting off the mark with deflected effort that gave his side a priceless equaliser, and rewarded his tireless efforts in attack so far this season.
"Ronan's had some great chances this season, and what I will say is keepers have been brilliant against him," said Ainsworth.
"They've almost known where he's going. He had a couple on Saturday where Ronan's disappointed – he wants to get better connections on them. And tonight, that little bit of luck will kickstart him.
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