The ME7 Podcast

In this episode, Tom gets stuck in with James Cleal and finds out about how Gills became his team, which Gillingham centre half he compares himself to, and his major gripe about the World Cup.... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theme7podcast.substack.com

The ME7 Podcast has had a mini-revival in 2025/2026 and that's all because of the brilliant ME7 panel! So as we wait for cool stuff to happen as far as Gills are concerned this summer, Tom thought he'd catch up with them to get to know them a little better! In this episode, Tom talks to the straight-talking, no-nonsense Alex Pooley about his introduction to Gillingham, his love of right backs, and...

The ME7 Podcast has had a mini-revival in 2025/2026 and that's all because of the brilliant ME7 panel! So as we wait for cool stuff to happen as far as Gills are concerned this summer, Tom thought he'd catch up with them to get to know them a little better! In this episode, Tom talks to the fresh-faced and wide-eyed Cian Welch about his football experiences so far, his love for playing away, and h...

The EFL season is finally over and clubs are looking ahead to what comes next! Gillingham have underachieved and underperformed again, and now need to look towards building up again next season. But who will lead this team in doing so? In this episode, Tom looks at what makes a good leader, whether there are any natural leaders left in this squad and asks whether we need to recruit a new captain i...

A week on from discussing Gillingham's released & retained list, Tom gives us a lowdown on the senior pros released by the club and looks at where he thinks they could potentially end up next season. Will any of these players come back to haunt us next season? Or is their time in the EFL over? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Welcome to the ME7 Podcast and join us as we review the recent news that Gillingham have shared their retained and released list shortly after the end of the 2025/2026 season! In this episode, Tom is joined by David Miller, James Cleal & Elliott Grunwell as we look at those players who will be leaving the club, those who had an option within their contract triggered, and finally those who are cont...

It’s the penultimate Sunday Space show of the season as we look back on a “performance” in which our Gills side were hit for 6 at Barnet. Some are saying lacklustre, awful, and unprofessional. But we think @Truebluejock isn’t actually that bad, so he’ll host Tom Jasper to review all things from yesterday’s first-half horror show! Join us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

Our penultimate pre-match preview show comes to you ahead of our trip to Barnet. Brennan’s buzzing Bees still have an outside chance of the playoffs, whilst Gareth’s gloomy Gills are two games away from a much-needed season end. Join host Tom Jasper and the returning @JamesCleal as they discuss the key points ahead of our final way trip of the season! This is a public episode. If you would like to...

Welcome to Episode 3 of The ME7 Podcast's "Spotlight on the Summer"! In this 4-part series, the ME7 panel will be looking at each of the key areas of the pitch as Gills fans and players prepare for what will be a MASSIVE summer of change at the club. In Episode 3, Tom is joined by David Miller, Alex Pooley & Cian Welch to talk about the midfield options currently at the club and those out of contr...

We’re back with the penultimate double header show of the season as we review yesterday’s decent draw at Salford City, and look ahead to our final midweek match as the Gills travel to Cheltenham. Join host Tom Jasper and @Truebluejock for this one! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theme7podcast.substack.com

The pre-match preview is back as a slightly more confident Gills side travels to Salford, looking for our first back-to-back wins since the end of January. Join host Tom Jasper, @Truebluejock and @CixnWelch as we discuss: * Season ticket summary * Admirable Nelson * End-of-season run-in * Plus another quiz to get stuck into (and a competitor for Dave to play with) Join us! This is a public episode...

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse… Gillingham’s trip to a Crawley side that hadn’t won since January 31 offered a chance to potentially claim victory over a side whose form was every bit as shaky as our own. But, with the match televised live on Sky Sports+, the entire Gills fanbase had the opportunity to watch their side capitulate in stoppage time as they conceded two incredibly so...

We make the relatively short trip to Crawley on Saturday, with the home side fighting for their lives. #Gills fans will be hoping their side just puts in any fight at all. Join host Tom Jasper and @Truebluejock as they discuss: * Beating the “bounce” * Starting solid * A Little-less in midfield * Plus a quiz for Dave to get stuck into! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...

How do we begin to summarise that one then? Join host Tom Jasper and @JamesCleal as we try to do just that. Yet another game in which the other team steps up, and we wilt under the slightest bit of pressure. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theme7podcast.substack.com

Welcome to Episode 2 of The ME7 Podcast's "Spotlight on the Summer"! In this 4-part series, the ME7 panel will be looking at each of the key areas of the pitch as Gills fans and players prepare for what will be a MASSIVE summer of change at the club. In Episode 2, Tom is joined by David Miller & Alex Pooley to talk about the defenders currently at the club and those out of contract at Gillingham i...

Gills were thrashed on Tuesday, and were therefore looking for an improvement yesterday as we took on high-flyers Cambridge United. We lasted 70 seconds. Join host Tom Jasper, @Luke_Teachen and @ScoopsFM as we look back on another disastrous Saturday afternoon, and preview the arrival of our friends Swindon Town on Tuesday. Unlike our entire team on Tuesday night, this one won’t miss the target. T...

It’s time for another review and preview show as we look back on Tuesday’s thrashing at the hands of MK Dons, and the small matter of a trip to third-placed Cambridge United. Easy, right? Join host Tom Jasper, @JamesCleal and @ScoopsFM as we discuss: * An MK mauling * The treatment table * Clean sheet Cambridge Plus, we’ll have a H2H quiz (where Scoops actually has somebody to play with). Join us!...

Another ultimately frustrating day at the ME7 office as Fleetwood took home a late point they absolutely deserved. Host Tom Jasper is joined by @theElgrunn and @JamesCleal as we reflect on yesterday’s 1-1 draw, as well as looking ahead to Tuesday’s visit of promotion contenders MK Dons. Doesn’t get any easier, does it? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...

Back to pre-match duties as we look ahead to the visit of Fleetwood Town this Saturday. Join host Tom Jasper and @Truebluejock as they discuss: * Building on an away win * Do bogey teams exist? * One goal should do it… There’s also be a pre-match quiz for Dave to get stuck into. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...

Welcome to Episode 1 of The ME7 Podcast's "Spotlight on the Summer"In this four-part series, the ME7 panel will be looking at each of the key areas of the pitch as Gills fans and players prepare for what will be a MASSIVE summer of change at the club. In Episode 1, Tom is joined by James Cleal to talk about the current goalkeeper situation, along with what we think should happen to those 'keepers...

A last-gasp winner after a truly forgettable 111 minutes? Go on then! Join host Tom Jasper and @Truebluejock as we look back on the highlights… OK, highlight of Saturday’s victory at Barrow. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theme7podcast.substack.com

Ready to do it all again? Of course you are. Join us for a preview of our long away trip to Cumbria to take on Barrow - Gills fans need a win for their own sanity, whilst our hosts need to put some daylight between themselves and the bottom two. @ScoopsFM joined us on Thursday evening to discuss: * A reaction needed * Players in from the cold? * Time for Cam? This is a public episode. If you would...

The show must go on! The lowest point of the season by far, and an atmosphere at Priestfield that has resulted in supporters showing their frustrations against management, players, and even each other. Plenty for @JamesCleal and @Truebluejock to get stuck into as they join host Tom Jasper for this week’s review of Gillingham’s thoroughly demoralising 3-0 home defeat to Oldham Athletic. This is a p...

Two weeks ago today we did a show reflecting on a 1-0 midweek away defeat and a home match to come this Saturday....….it seems that history is about to repeat itself. Join Tom Jasper and @ScoopsFM as we review our defeat at Chesterfield and look forward to Saturday as Oldham come to ME7. Plus there will be a H2H quiz, as well as lots and lots of optimism. This is a public episode. If you would lik...

It’s time to look back at another defeat as Gillingham came away with nothing to show for their possession and chances created at Crewe. Tom is joined by @ScoopsFM as they pick apart the key events from Saturday, as well as looking ahead to our visit to Chesterfield on Tuesday. Here’s a Gills stat and a key question to give you food for thought: Gills have lost 9 matches in League Two so far this...