In an interview on BBC Radio Kent, Gillingham manager Mark Stimson questioned the quality of Swindon’s goals on Saturday, stating his team had conceded “three not good goals”.

The first goal, finished with good control, quick turn and low shot from Austin, capped a well worked move through the centre of the pitch. The second goal, a header by Cuthbert at the far post from a JP McGovern corner, was a strong and direct header beating the goalie and two defenders who couldn’t get their bearings and collided on the line. The third was a confident penalty by Paynter, sending the keeper the wrong way, after new signing Pericard was challenged in the box after a strong run.

These goals were all good. By definition all goals are good. Goals ultimately represent true object of the game no-matter what an Italian coach in the 1960s would tell you. Goals are as a result of ‘good footballing’ and flowing moves outplaying an opponent and / or attacking teams exposing the deep defensive frailties of the opposition to their own advantage. Perhaps Stimson should concentrate on his own team performance rather than taking away from how the victory was achieved by exposing his tactics, the inadequacy of his team’s lack of strength and concentration in defence rather than bemoan the quality or otherwise of Town’s goals.

We all can see why Gillingham still haven’t won away from home.