Gillingham defender Max Clark prioritising points over performances at the business of club’s League 2 play-off push

It’s about points over performances now for Gillingham defender Max Clark in the club’s League 2 play-off push.

The Gills, only outside the top seven on goal difference, will aim to build upon last weekend’s 3-2 victory at Morecambe as they play twice in 72 hours over Easter.

They welcome fifth-placed Crewe to Priestfield on Friday before Monday’s trip to Harrogate (both 3pm).

Clark said: “We’re at the time of the season now where it would be nice to have a nice performance, but we would rather get the three points.

“If it’s going to be a scruffy three points, it really doesn’t matter. As long as we stick together and find a way of winning, that’s the main thing.

“I’m sure the fans will back me up on that.”

Heading into the business end of the season, there’s only five points between seventh-placed Crawley and Harrogate, who sit 13th, in the race for the last play-off place.

“I feel like it’s been very tight,” admitted 28-year-old Clark.

“There’s some good teams and this season has been very competitive. With the teams that have come up and the teams that have come down, there’s some good teams in there.”

Eighth-placed Gillingham aren’t quite where they want to be, although plenty can change over the Easter double-header.

Clark said: “The position we’re in now, it makes it more exciting for us all - staff, fans and players. It’s where you want to be.

“This is why you want to play football because you want to be competing. You want the nerves, you want a bit of excitement.

“I think it’s the perfect way to go into this game and we will all be in it together. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Left-back Clark is enjoying a decent run in the side under boss Stephen Clemence.

He said: “I’ve enjoyed it. I’m just trying to take