Conor Masterson scored the winning goal for Gillingham against Bradford City in League 2 match at Priestfield on his return to the side

Conor Masterson enjoyed his return to the Gillingham team on Saturday and described that beautiful winning feeling at Priestfield.

Masterson was making his first appearance in over two months and scored his first goal in a year to clinch three points for the Gills with a 1-0 win over Bradford City.

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“It's the best feeling in the world,” he said, scoring the winner in front of the Rainham End.

“Just to hear the ball back at the net and the Gillingham supporters screaming, it was beautiful.

“It was all as one on the day. I felt it from minute one to the end and it’s just what you dream of as a footballer, isn't it? That was what it was and it was beautiful.

“I'm just delighted for all the fans, all the players, the staff, everyone involved.

“It was all joined up and everyone deserved that I think.

“It just shows the quality we have when we're on it. They were top of the league if they won but we weren't going to let that happen. The lads were brilliant.

“We knew what we wanted and we went out there and we did it.”

Bradford had won their previous four games, with just one defeat in 15 heading to the weekend. The Gills had only won one in 15.

The Gills still believed they could do it.

Masterson said: “They didn't get many chances, us three at the back always had to be switched on but I never felt really, ‘oh Lord, we're on the brink here.’ I always felt in control.

“The boys up front were really strong, the lads in midfield were really good on the ball and I thought the two wing-backs were excellent. They gave it everything and those who came on added to the team again.

“It was just a really all-round great performance from everybody.”

Masterson replaced club captain Max