Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth’s reaction after a 1-0 win over Walsall in League Two

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth got “the best compliment ever” after the 1-0 win over Walsall on Saturday.

The Gills picked up a point at Accrington Stanley last weekend and won all three on Saturday thanks to Bradley Dack’s goal against Walsall.

Report: Gillingham 1 Walsall 0

Ainsworth had made a change at the break, taking off crowd favourite Joe Gbode in place of big striker Josh Andrews, and the switch helped make a difference.

The Gills boss said: “Somebody just said to me, ‘You look horrible to play against’. That’s the biggest compliment a manager could ever have.

“I don't want to be nice to play against, I want to be horrible to play against.

“I want people to come here and go, ‘We hate coming to Priestfield’. Not only is it miles away, it’s also horrible to go there. The fans are right on your back. They're right with the team. They don't let you have an inch. Their energy is great’. That's what I want.

“That is superb and we found a way to win today. We really did.

“I got quoted once for saying ‘Possession can do one’ and I stand by that. It can.

“Wins is what I'm all about. Ironically, we probably had a lot of possession first half. Didn’t really make it count and less second half, and we go and win the game. It’s a crazy game this is. It really is.

“I watched the Southampton game just before, it was on my screen in my office. For all the great play they had, it's just two breakaway goals at the end there (to beat Wrexham 2-1).

“This game, you've got to understand it. You've got to understand the dynamics and how it can change on a knife edge.

“The boys were great. I can't ask any more than I got from them and from my staff, they were great. They challenged me on Friday. (Assistant) Dobbo, (coach) Pete