Gillingham manager John Coleman’s eager to give the supporters a result to finally cheer about this weekend at Priestfield after a difficult midweek experience

Manager John Coleman understands the frustration of the Gillingham fans and is desperate to give them a win to celebrate.

The Gills are nine points above the League 2 relegation zone and play second-from-bottom Morecambe this Saturday.

Coleman wasn’t impressed with ironic chants of “we’ve scored a goal” after taking the lead on Tuesday against Fleetwood Town but knows those same fans have been starved of entertainment for too long.

He said: “I can understand it. I don't agree with it. We're all disappointed when the ball won't go in the net. It's not been for the want of trying that's for sure.

“There's no one more frustrated than us. I can see the tongue-in-cheek aspect of it but I’m not saying I agree with it.

“I was disappointed with the response (to scoring) but it's understandable from football fans who have been starved of any kind of pleasure or any kind of success.

“We're desperate to give them that but I want the fans to feel part of our success.

“I want them to feel part of the success process and they can help us on Saturday and I hope they do.

“When Priestfield's rocking it's a difficult place to come to and I want it to be a difficult place for Morecambe to come to.

“Fans have got to realise the importance of their contribution to the game on Saturday. We're going to need them.”

The Gills were booed off on Tuesday after the loss but Coleman has managed to get the team playing with more attacking intent and wholehearted effort.

He said: “I don't think [the fans] were getting the minimum that they deserved.

“I think you can see that they are getting it now, they are getting the effort, they are getting the fight, they are getting the drive and the passion.

“We need to turn that into wins.

“I think even the