Gillingham Boss Ainsworth Demands Home Fortress

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has expressed his desire for his team to improve their home form in his second full season in charge. The Gills have had a slow start at Priestfield, securing only one point from their initial two home League Two fixtures and experiencing a 3-0 defeat in the League Cup against Luton Town.

Last season, the team's home record was particularly weak, with only eight victories in 23 league matches, contributing to their 17th-place finish. Ainsworth's current squad, sitting 13th in the division with six points from five games, achieved their first win away at Rochdale.

Ainsworth aims to make Priestfield a 'tough place' and a 'winning territory'. He acknowledged that creating a fortress-like atmosphere has been a challenge since his arrival, but he feels this squad embodies his vision and is ready to turn the tide, starting with the upcoming Saturday match against Darrell Clarke's Tranmere.