KK, despite the result, will not be too downhearted by the performance against Scummend. Fine margins indeed: 13 Col U shots to 3 with 5 on target to 2 from the visitors and 7 corners apiece.

It is about time that we started to convert more of those shots to goals. The advantage of the holiday season is that you do not have to wait long to put things right. The Priestfield on holiday Monday will conjure up a tasty fixture to more than match the Essex Derby. Despite their lofty position, the Gills are beatable and KK will be making this point to his charges.

We have 23 games to secure 31 points required for survival but more importantly to put an end to the depressing run of league defeats.

I do not expect KK to make wholesale changes following a defeat. He will however look to bring Owen Garvan back into the team and bring Marvin Sordell on from the bench.

With Cally Messi Harriott not available for the impending cup tie, he owes the U's a game before he returns to the Addicks and what better shop window than the Priestfield.

Team: 4,4,2

Parish

Wynter Eastman Elokobi Briggs

Gilbey Garvan Ambrose Moncur

Harriott Porter

Subs:

Barnes Kent Massey Brindley Wright Bonne Sordell

Safe journey to the travelling faithful.

Enjoy the game and the first double of the season.

Up the U's

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