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Gillingham F.C.

Gillingham F.C. is a football team based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. They are currently in the Football League Championship. Based in the town of Gillingham, Kent they play home games at Priestfield Stadium.

Established in 1893 as New Brompton FC, they changed names to Gillingham in 1913. They gained election to the Football League Division 3 in 1920, but were relegated back to the Southern League in 1938. In 1950 they won re-election to the Football League.

In 1993, second from bottom in the Football League and on the verge of bankruptcy, a property developer, Paul Scally, bought the club for £1.00. Since then Gillingham have been promoted twice.

The team play in blue and white. Their Player/Manager is Andy Hessenthaler.

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