Gillingham 0 Walsall 0: Reaction from manager John Coleman after League 2 draw at Priestfield

Gillingham manager John Coleman was disappointed after seeing an opportunity missed on Saturday.

The Gills’ game against the league leaders ended goalless.

Report: Gillingham 0 Walsall 0

“I’m disappointed,” he said. “Disappointed in the first half. We started quite brightly on the front foot. Forced a free-kick, a good save from the keeper.

“Then we were too ponderous passing it around the back, letting them drop back into shape quite easily.

“We didn't quicken the pace up and open up the opportunities to break the lines, which I thought was disappointing.

“Individual errors of miss-controlling the ball let them have a couple of glorious opportunities, a double save by Glenn (Morris), which was world class and then another great save from a header.

“The lads got a bit of a talking to at half-time, trying to wake them up.

“I think we improved in the second half. Not dramatically, but we made more chances.

“My overall feeling is disappointment that there was an opportunity to go on and stake a claim and win, beat the top of the league (team). In the end, we didn't.

“We finished quite strongly until the last couple of minutes when they had a bit of ball in our box from throw-ins and a corner and a free-kick, which we stood up to well.

“I think you can still see the character. We've thrown ourselves in front of shots. You want to see the state of Sam Gale’s face. I just couldn't believe the game didn't get stopped (after he had blocked a shot).

“You can see the passion there. You see the desire to perform for the shirt. We want to go better than that now.

“We want better. Our fans deserve better. They deserve more excitement.

“The crowd are great when they get behind you, but you've got to give them something to get