Gillingham's former chairman Paul Scally has spoken about how fan criticism left him "on the edge" - but his comments haven't gone down well.
While Mr Scally - in an interview on talkSPORT - hit out at those on social media for making his life tough - he then faced a backlash from supporters who have been enjoying the wave of positivity at the club since he sold a majority share to American businessman Brad Galinson.
One fan wrote: "Well Mr Scally if you hadn't managed to turn the whole supporter base against you. I think you have now." Another suggested he was being disrespectful to the new owners over his criticism of supporters.
Minority shareholder Mr Scally, speaking to presenter Jim White, said: "Social media was probably influenced by a dozen or two-dozen people only, they were incessant, absolutely fanatical, they were obsessed, it became their lives. "There was aircraft flying over different stadiums with banners on, the hate and vitriol was vicious and it got worse and worse, like they were fuelling each other. "We know their names.