League One

Lovell’s changes turn tide for Gills

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The LeaguePaper Team
11 March 2018

By Graham Otway

GILLINGHAM recovered from a first-half mauling to inflict Portsmouth’s fourth defeat in five games with the help of a double strike from Lee Martin.
With seven members of his squad absent though through injury or suspension, including top scorer Brett Pitman, Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett was forced to shuffle his remaining resources.
His team took an early lead but Jackett was left to reflect on a game that turned on its head after the break.
“I felt in the first half we could have been further ahead. There was a lot of good play. We deserved the one goal and...

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