Man of the Match: David Mirfin

He always seemed to be there when Town were in trouble and his defending was top quality. Also showed his worth winning set-pieces at the other end when Booth was off

How they rated:

Paul Rachubka First start in 12 matches for injured Phil Senior. Super saves from Black and Mulligan but badly let down by his kicking Rating: 5/10

Andy Holdsworth More prominent in the first half when he was pushing forward well. Got in a smart late clearance to deny Black break Rating: 5/10

Danny Adams Some typically robust challenges but few chances to get forward. One cross for Fletcher, almost produced a goal Rating: 5/10

David Mirfin Comfortably Town's top man with a polished display in difficult conditions. Outstanding cover play and tackling Rating: 8/10

Nathan Clarke His mis-timed clearance presented Mulligan with Gillingham's opener and it was not one of his better days overall Rating: 4/10

Danny Schofield Played well first half but he faded out of it in the second after being booked for diving when rounding the keeper Rating: 5/10

Jon Worthington Fired a couple of efforts over on a frustrating day but battled to superbly mop up the danger from a Black break on 58 Rating: 5/10

Mark Hudson Very involved first half with strong challenges and attacking runs, but his best chance was blocked by Crofts Rating: 5/10

Gary T-Fletcher Looked a major threat first half playing wide right. Maybe should have defended more tightly before first goal Rating: 5/10

Andy Booth Taken off at half time suffering a hamstring injury and will be sorely missed. Close with one back-post header Rating: 5/10

David Graham Back for a first start in three games, he was as close as anyone to scoring with a header brilliantly saved on 54 Rating: 5/10

Turning Point:

Town failed to take advantage of some half decent chances in the first half after going behind on just four minutes to Gary Mulligan's strike, but the real turning point came nine minutes into the second half when, from a great cross by sub Pawel Abbott, David Graham's fine header was superbly saved by Jason Brown

Spotlight on the ref:

Nottingham referee Phil Joslin made some very puzzling decisions. Kept up with play well but his use of cards caused some confusion and also his application (or not) of advantages.

The overall impression was that he had a below-par game and frustration on both sides undoubtedly came close to boiling over

Gillingham: Brown; Wallis, Sancho, Cox, Jackman; Black (Spiller 84), Pouton, Crofts (Flynn 67), Jarvis; Byfield, Mulligan. Subs not used: Crichton (Gkp), Johnson, Harris.