The ME7 Podcast

Gills fans’ hopes of another memorable FA Cup upset under the Priestfield floodlights were dashed as Premier League Sheffield United comfortably dispatched Stephen Clemence’s men 4-0 on a disappointing afternoon at ME7. Two soft first-half goals put the Gills behind the eight ball by halftime, and despite Max Ehmer’s late header against the post, the home side was unable to trouble the scoreboard...

Priestfield Stadium is all set to be packed to the rafters on Saturday as Gillingham play host to Premier League strugglers Sheffield United in the FA Cup. The Gills are starting to create chances again, while the Blades are languishing at the wrong end of the Premier League table. Are the ingredients there for an FA Cup upset? That’s the hope among the Gills fanbase, and this week’s preview podca...

Gillingham’s first game of 2024 saw three valuable points on the road as the Gills picked up a 1-0 away win at Colchester United. Scott Malone was the matchwinner, once again, as the side picked up back-to-back 1-0 victories to turn around a tricky patch of form. Now the Gills are heading into the new year with a spring in their step and, hopefully, a fresh face or two on the way to reinforce the...

It might not have been the prettiest performance, but Gillingham ensured they finished 2023 with a win as a late Scott Malone rocket gave the Gills a 1-0 win over 10-man Sutton United. James takes the helm for the final matchday review pod of the year as he, plus a selection of fellow Gills fans, recaps the night’s action at Priestfield as Malone came off the bench to fire a blistering volley into...

It was a case of another home game, another defeat with little positivity for Gills fans as the side crashed to a 2-0 Boxing Day loss to Crawley Town. Goals from former Gill Will Wright, and substitute Jack Roles buried Gills fans’ hopes of a festive three points, with the home fans letting their feelings be heard after another tough display to watch at Priestfield. After the game, Owen Stanley wa...

The Gills’ form may be frightful, but Christmas is always delightful, and in an attempt to bring a little fun to a tricky run of form, The ME7 Podcast’s Owen and James join Alex and beth from The 1893 Show for a special Gills-themed Christmas Quiz, howted by Kyle Pont. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit t...

Gills fans’ hopes of a pre-Christmas tonic were left disappointed as the team produced another insipid awayday display, this time at second-from-bottom Forest Green Rovers. The game saw the division’s lowest scorers (Gillingham) against the second-lowest scorers (Forest Green Rovers), so it should perhaps have come as no surprise that the match ended in a goalless stalemate. But, with the club’s h...

The festive period is upon us, and all Gills fans want for Christmas is three points on the road at Forest Green Rovers. Gillingham’s final game before Christmas sees them head to The New Lawn Stadium to face a side that has just appointed a new manager in the form of Troy Deeney. Will that infamous “New Manager Bounce” cost the Gills, or can Stephen Clemence’s men give the fans a much-needed toni...

Gills fans went home disappointed after a sub-par showing from Stephen Clemence’s men saw the team fall to a 2-0 home defeat to Bradford City. After an afternoon that saw the side concede two preventable goals at one end, and struggle to find a cutting edge at the other, The ME7 Podcast crew tries to pick the bones out of a frustrating afternoon at Priestfield. This is a public episode. If you wou...

The ME7 Podcast played to a live audience at Priestfield with a special show on stage at The Factory. The show was streamed live across multiple social platforms on the night, and the audio is available in podcast form. But if you missed the live show and want to watch it back, you can check out the full replay right here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...

The ME7 Podcast held its first live audience show at The Factory at Priestfield as James, Lewis, Matt, and Alex took to the stage for a session of Gills-related chat in front of an audience of Gills fans. Check out the audio version of the show here. 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 Gills face a rare weekend off following the news that their away game at Barrow has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at the SO Legal Stadium, with the club making the early call to ensure the Gills fans didn’t have to undergo a long trip north. Despite the lack of a fixture, James Hawkins and Matt Olsen were on hand to discuss some of the big talking points of the week as the Gills lo...

It was a longer-than-anticipated matchday at Priestfield as a floodlight failure meant more than 20 minutes of added time were played on a chilly, but successful, night as the Gills claimed a hugely-important 1-0 home win over AFC Wimbledon. Conor Masterson’s strike, turning in a header from newly-introduced substitute Macauley Bonne, proved to be the difference-maker as the Gills ground out a vic...

The positivity of seven days ago when Gillingham defeated Salford 3-1 at Priestfield seems an awfully long time ago, with the Gills falling to defeat by the same scoreline away from home. For that defeat to come against a Tranmere Rovers side that is currently struggling at the wrong end of the table only makes things more concerning. After a hugely disappointing result, James Hawkins, Owen Stanle...

Confidence is high at Priestfield following Gillingham’s 3-1 win over Salford City last weekend as Stephen Clemence’s first home league game in charge delivered three points, and some much-needed positivity. Now the Gills are back on the road, and they head to The Wirral to take on a Tranmere Rovers side that are struggling at the wrong end of the table, and have lost four of their last six. Can t...

More than two weeks after he officially arrived at Priestfield as Gillingham’s new head coach, Stephen Clemence took charge of his first home league game as the Gills took on Salford City at Priestfield. After a steady start, the team grew into the game and eventually ran out 3-1 winners, thanks to goals from Connor Mahoney, Tom Nichols and Dom Jefferies. Owen Stanley is joined by Lewis Browning a...

More than two weeks after he was officially announced as Gillingham’s new head coach, Stephen Clemence finally makes his home league debut this weekend as Salford City come to Priestfield. Ahead of the Gills’ 18th league game of the season, Owen Stanley and Lewis Browning look forward to the match and preview the start of a new era at Priestfield. This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...

Defensive errors at the back and a continued failure to put the ball in the net up front meant that Stephen Clemence’s first league game as Gillingham’s head coach ended in a 2-0 defeat at high-flying Wrexham at The Racecourse Ground. It was a tough day on the road for Gills fans, with Ollie Palmer putting the hosts in front inside the opening minute of the game, and the day didn’t get much better...

Stephen Clemence takes the reins for his first league game as Gills' head coach as the team heads to Wales to take on Wrexham at The Racecourse Ground, and James and Lewis check in to look ahead to the game, and discuss some of the selection dilemmas facing the new boss. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit th...

The Stephen Clemence era at Gillingham Football Club got off to a winning start, thanks to a 2-0 away win at Hereford in the FA Cup. The pod reconvenes to unpack a rare away win, chats about what's likely to come next from Clemence, and looks ahead to the next round of the competition, with the Gills in the hat. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

The ME7 Podcast returns to Priestfield Stadium for a special Lookback Live, as James Hawkins and Owen Stanley are joined by Lewis Browning and Alex Pooley to assess a bizarre month in the life of Gillingham Football Club that started with the sacking of Neil Harris and ended with the start of a new era as Stephen Clemence was appointed the club's new head coach. This is a public episode. If yo...

On a Saturday to forget at Priestfield, Gillingham's players lost on the pitch, while some of its fans disgraced themselves in the stands. Matt Olsen looks back on a bad day for the football club, and answers your questions on all things GFC. 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 spectre of racism cast its shadow over Priestfield Stadium as a "fan" in the Rainham End was ejected and arrested after making racist gestures to Newport goalscorer Omar Bogle during the Gills' 2-0 home defeat. Owen, Matt, and Reece share their views on a dark day for the club, with the positivity of the summer seemingly light years away. This is a public episode. If you would li...

Gillingham still don't have a manager, but rumours are growing that Crawley boss Scott Lindsey may have been identified as the club's first choice to replace the departed Neil Harris. The pod discusses the Gills' managerial latest, and looks ahead to the weekend's home game with Newport County. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...

It's been a turbulent time for Gills fans, but Tuesday night's 1-0 away win at Swindon was just the tonic the fanbase needed. After the Gills' bounceback victory at The County Ground, Owen hopped online to share his take on what might could possibly be seen as a turning point in the Gills' rollercoaster season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...