Gills boss delivers his reaction following 3-1 win at Pompey.
Steve Lovell praised the impact of sub Conor Wilkinson and skipper Lee Martin as the Gills came from 1-0 down to clinch their first ever win over Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday.
Gills went in at the interval behind but Wilkinson, who replaced Tom Eaves at half-time, scored within three minutes of coming on before Martin netted an excellent brace to give the visitors a fantastic 3-1 win.
Speaking after the game Lovell said: “We had a game plan and in the first half Tom Eaves battled really hard with their centre-halves and beat them up. Tom gives us energy and he puts so much effort in and he had a big say in the win.
“He did what he had to do, Conor [Wilkinson] came on and he was the difference for us. I thought we played some really good stuff.
“Lee Martin is a tremendous professional; he’s a leader and he inspires the team. He drives us on and there’s no substitute for experience.
“Goals change games; the boys have worked hard, they’ve put in a shift today and they can play Football. They pass it well and they’re capable of beating anyone in this league.
“It’s a great three points and a really good performance.
“Great support again today; fantastic support.”