Gillingham 0 Walsall 0: Reaction from Gills boss Neil Harris after goalless League 2 draw at Priestfield

Manager Neil Harris was pleased with Gillingham’s clean sheet after their goalless draw with Walsall in League 2 on Saturday.

The Gills had conceded five goals in their previous two league matches before shutting out the Saddlers at Priestfield - but they couldn’t score themselves, despite going close to grabbing a late winner through substitute Lewis Walker.

Gillingham changed to a back five for the game as right-back Cheye Alexander came in for midfielder Olly Lee, who Harris explained had been struggling with illness despite being named on the bench.

“First of all, we went to a back five because we haven’t been able to keep a clean sheet in the last couple of games so naturally, when you put in an extra defender, you have got to take it from somewhere,” said Harris.

“At times, I thought we got in some really good areas again. Some of our general play is really good - and has been all season - and I think people do appreciate that.

“We have just got to get the balance between trying to keep a clean sheet and the top-end of the pitch. Today, we got into some really good areas, making some really good chances, [but] we still have just not got that killer touch, that instinct in front of goal.

“That’s what money gets you in football, isn’t it? Right to the top in the Premier League as well, people buy goals. That’s the icing on the cake for us.

“I’m absolutely delighted with the clean sheet. I thought my back-line that looked edgy on Tuesday night [as they lost 2-0 to Harrogate] stood firm [and] gave one opportunity away.

“Walsall are a set-play team - they throw it into the box, they load it into the box from corners and we stood up to that as well.

“It’s just that top-end of the pitch where we just fell short today.”

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