Gills travel to the Lions Den
By Jack Nolan
January 1 2007
Gillingham travel to The New Den in search of their first double of the season, in a game which could be Jarvis' last in a Gills shirt as the transfer window re-opens today.
Millwall v Gillingham
The New Den
1/1/2007
Coca-Cola Football League One
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Gillingham Team News
Ian Cox shall miss the trip to big rivals Millwall on New Years day after being sent off for a proffesional foul against Oldham in which he shall now serve a one game suspension.
Dean McDonald is still doubtfull after picking up an injury in the friendly victory over Folkstone in December.
On loan goalkeeper Dean Brill was probably at fault for Oldham's first goal on Saturday, but shall continue between the sticks with Kelvin Jack still out injured.
Gills from: Brill, Jupp, Sancho, Chorley, Easton, Jackman, Johnson, Howell, Clohessy, Bentley, Crofts, Flynn, Jarvis, Pouton, McDonald, Stone, Mulligan, Spiller, Savage, Ndumbu-Nsungu, Collin.
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Millwall Team News
Millwall will have to do without the services of Zak Whitbread, Tony Craig, Mark Phillips, Jody Morris and Tom Brighton.
Former Gillingham striker Darren Byfield is set to start against the Gills on New Years Day. Byfield netted 15 goals for Gillingham last season but chose to join bitter rivals Millwall in the summer.
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Stats
Out of 89 meetings between the Gills and Lions, the Lions have the honours winning 45 games over Gillingham. However the Gills have won 25 meetings with 19 ending all square.
The last time the two sides met in the league, the Gills won two one at Priestfield with a stunning 30 yard striker by Clint Easton and a well taken Matt Jarvis goal.
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Ticket News
If you are planning to make the short trip to The New Den today you can buy tickets at Millwall, however tickets are selling fast! The Gills have been allocated 1,000 tickets and a good turnout is expected by Gills fans. Prices are:
Adult: £19
Senior Citizen (over 65's): £12
Under 16's: £10
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Officials
Officiating the derby game today at The New Den are:
Referee: Keith Stroud (Hampshire)
Assistant Referees: Simon Beck (Essex) and Paul Martin (Northamptonshire)
Fourth Official: Phil Crossley (Kent)
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ENJOY THE GAME!