Gillingham face Chesterfield away in League 2 on Tuesday night in Gareth Ainsworth’s fourth game in charge after three successive draws
Manager Gareth Ainsworth’s hoping a bigger stadium helps to bring the best out of his players.
Ainsworth’s two away games so far have been at Harrogate and Salford, two relatively small stadiums where the weather conditions have made an impact.
The Gills have had to cope with windy conditions in both games that finished level. Ainsworth’s first game as Gillingham manager was at Harrogate, which finished 1-1. Saturday’s game at Salford ended two apiece.
Chesterfield away on Tuesday night will be Ainsworth’s fourth in charge and third on the road.
He said: “It’s a long way again, but we're ready to take on Chesterfield in an old-fashioned bigger stadium.
“Conditions will probably be a little bit better (than on Saturday at Salford) because these bigger stadiums don't let the conditions in and it becomes more of a purist game. I think we're good in that.
“I think we showed that against Colchester (at Priestfield) so we’re looking forward to that.”
Gillingham’s players left for Chesterfield yesterday (Monday) as the run of long trips continued.
Ainsworth said: “We are the most travelled team in the Football League, I think, out of the 92 this season.
“I want them to travel well together. I want them to embrace being on that coach and what we're doing. We enjoy being together.
“I’m really looking forward to getting stuck into Chesterfield.”
Ainsworth made three changes to his starting team on Saturday.
Armani Little replaced Jonny Williams in midfield, Oli Hawkins went upfront as Joe Gbode dropped to the bench and there was a change at the back as Shad Ogie stepped in for injured Andy Smith.
The manager explained his thinking, saying: “Smithy picked up a knock midweek so Shad played. I was really pleased with him. He was


