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Gillingham FC boss Gareth Ainsworth vows 'We're going to fight to put it right' after Walsall collapse
MATCHDAY 1: The gaffer was happy with the first 80 minutes, but incredibly frustrated after the final 17 as Gillingham crashed to a 3-0 opening-day defeat at home.
16.08.26Matchday
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'You crawl off that pitch': Gareth Ainsworth demands full intensity in Gillingham's season opener against Walsall
MATCHDAY 1: After a busy summer refreshing his squad, Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth cannot wait to get the league season started.
14.08.26Matchday
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The Generals: Gareth Ainsworth hopes dressing-room leadership group will drive Gillingham forward in 2026/27
Gareth Ainsworth's new group of locker-room leaders will drive standards in the dressing room and, hopefully, success on the pitch this season. But fans will have to wait until matchday to learn the identity of Gillingham's new skipper.
14.08.26News
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Gareth Ainsworth grateful for 'kick up the backside' after Luton Town defeat
MATCHDAY 1: Gillingham boss wasn't happy with the manner of his side's Carabao Cup first-round exit to Luton Town, but said he's grateful for the chance to address the problems before the EFL season gets underway.
13.08.26Matchday
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Patience is key as new-look Gills approach League Two opening day
SIMON HEAD: The manner of Gillingham's EFL Cup defeat to Luton Town set the alarm bells ringing among certain sections of the Gills fanbase, but without a ball kicked in anger in the league, it's way too early to hit the panic button.
09.08.26Opinion
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Decisions, decisions: The key team selection questions as Gillingham face Luton in the EFL Cup
EFL CUP: Gillingham will get the 2026/27 season off and underway with a home tie against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup, and there's plenty of intrigue over who'll feature in Gareth Ainsworth's first starting XI of the campaign.
07.08.26Matchday
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Gareth Ainsworth hails trialist as 'Swiss Army knife' after impressive pre-season showings
Former Wycombe Wanderers midfielder Nick Freeman has been with the Gills on trial, and it sounds like he's winning over his old boss again.
21.07.26News
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Gareth Ainsworth happy Gillingham FC open 2026/27 campaign with Carabao Cup clash: ‘Do it every season!’
Gillingham FC boss is a big fan of the new approach to the start of the EFL campaign, with the Carabao Cup first round leading into the opening day of the league season.
18.07.26News
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Gareth Ainsworth puts his faith in Ollie Wright to 'make a big impact' at Gillingham FC
Speaking before the announcement of Ollie Wright’s signing, Gareth Ainsworth spoke of the trust he has in Gillingham’s incoming number one.
04.07.26News
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Reunited and it feels so good: New Gillingham FC signing Kadeem Harris happy to team up with Gareth Ainsworth again
Gillingham’s new wide man played alongside Gareth Ainsworth as a player. Now he’s teaming up with him again, this time with Ainsworth as his manager.
26.06.26Features
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New Gillingham FC signing Will Goodwin says Gareth Ainsworth’s approach suits him ‘to a tee’
Former Oxford United striker is excited to make the move, and start a new chapter under Gareth Ainsworth at Gillingham.
11.06.26Features
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James Brophy: Gareth Ainsworth is 'someone I would want to play for'
Gillingham's new signing opens up in his first official interview with the club, and reveals how manager Gareth Ainsworth proved a key factor in his decision to put pen to paper at Priestfield.
29.05.26Features
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Got, got, need: Breaking down Gareth Ainsworth’s summer shopping list
SIMON HEAD: After another frustrating campaign, major changes are required to transform an underperforming Gills side into a contender.
26.05.26Opinion
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Gillingham FC retained list: Gareth Ainsworth clears the decks ahead of summer reboot
Fans hoping Gareth Ainsworth would be brutal in his off-season decision-making have largely gotten their wish, with 16 members of the 2025/26 squad departing the club.
03.05.26News