Gillingham goalkeeper Glenn Morris felt the fans in the Rainham End helped keep Chesterfield out in the second half of League Two clash at Priestfield

Gillingham goalkeeper Glenn Morris felt their opposition’s pre-match decision backfired on them.

In both of their home games this season the visiting team have opted to turn the teams around from the kick-off, denying the Gills their customary preference to shoot towards the Rainham End in the second half.

But it’s done neither team any good so far - Carlisle lost 4-1 in the season opener - with Chesterfield unable to break Gillingham’s resolve while attacking the home end after the break, unable to score even with a man advantage. Gills won 1-0 on Saturday.

With a packed Rainham End behind Morris in the second half, he felt the crowd was a factor in their win.

“I think it probably helped,” said Morris.

“Both teams have come here and turned us around. They probably feel it’s a weapon for us but it’s probably helped us.

“Down to 10 men and in the last 10 minutes I remember hearing them and it really pushes you.

“I think the boys are really putting in a shift and running around and if you have that Rainham End helping out, it’s like having another man as well.

“We’ll see what the next team does but at the end of the day we’re at home and we like playing here and that’s all that matters.”

“Centre midfield, goal and centre half. Absolutely amazing…” High praise for Gillingham’s matchwinner yesterday from the manager