Gillingham 2 Shrewsbury 2

Mm.
Weston struck an amazing ball from beyond the penalty area to get our first goal. it was that good a goal we didn't believe it went in! It did! Euphoria. And we were only 4 minutes into the game (I had by then already had a set too with the kids behind me).

The rest of the half passed by with little to shout about. Still unable to build any play.

Half time was spent in the kindergarten being showered with ringo crisps and generally bumped.

Second half we started a bit better. Then at the other end an perfect opportunity which Southall took. 2 up we looked quite safe. Then Shrewsbury got a second wind and a penalty. Dodgy.

I have never before seen such aggression and hatred from the Rainham End; they all piled to the front and crowded round the back of the goal hurling abuse and waving their hands. It was ugly. They scored. Had to retake and scored again.

We lost the drive and Shrewsbury deserved their point.

The walk to the station witnessed a Gills youth hurling abuse at a Shrews fan - his mum had to hold him back. I wonder at times if these kids really understand the game. Their passion is revealed in less and less pleasant ways.

I was glad to get on the train and nurse my much oft kicked bum.