GILLINGHAM vs. CRAWLEY TOWN, Discord Watch Party 231226

Hey Crawley Town Crew! We've got Gillingham Football Club on the horizon, and, well, let's say they've had their share of challenges. Founded in 1893 as New Brompton Football Club, they trudged through the Southern League before landing in the Football League in 1920. The late '80s teased them with promotion hopes, and between 2000 and 2005, they briefly tasted life in the second tier, hitting their highest finish at eleventh place in 2002–03. Originally donning black and white stripes, they opted for cool blue shirts in the '30s, with the club crest showcasing the iconic white horse of Kent. Their stomping ground, Priestfield Stadium, once echoed with cheers for 30,000 fans. These days, it's a bit cozier so to speak. Championship glory? Well, they've clinched it twice in the fourth tier – in the 1963–64 and 2012–13 seasons, under managers Freddie Cox and Martin Allen. Now, with Boxing Day around the corner, we're gearing up for a clash with the "poor Gillingham." It's more than a match; it's a football journey waiting to unfold. Get ready, Crawley Town, let's make this Boxing Day encounter one to remember. Thank you and COYR!