Captain Barry Fuller reflected the team's mood after last night's cup exit at Southend but the Gills skipper feels the League is a far bigger priority for the club, "It's disappointing to lose any game and this is a competition that we wanted to progress in and make that trip to Wembley at the end.
"There's no point getting too disheartened though, because it's not a League game. That said, a defeat is a defeat, but we'll pick ourselves up and concentrate on Saturday's League game. The Gaffer said before the shoot-out that he was pleased with the performance whatever the outcome, so there's no point being too hard on yourself."
The tie at Roots Hall marked Fuller's second start of the season and the full-back is confident his recent injury problems are behind him, "I hate missing any games, so I was itching to get back as soon as I knew I could strike a ball.
"I wanted to get in for the Lincoln game but I'd only done one day's training, so I had to be patient. I managed a full week's training and now I've got two games under my belt so that's good for me. I took a little knock on the knee tonight but the doctor did say that I would feel tender for three or four months.
"I'm probably in the shape of my life at the moment because I was able to do a lot of running when I was out injured. I couldn't do any ball work or contact but there was no problem with running, so I feel good at the moment.The injury feels quite similar to bone bruising, if I take a whack on that spot, I have to grit my teeth but, with the way I play, it's hardly surprising if I get a knock every week."
The Gills have taken three points from their first four League outings but the Skipper is certain that the team will hit form soon rather than later, "When you don't pick up a win you can't help getting agitated but, if you look at the performances we've put in this year, we've played really well in all the games.
"It's frustrating, because we're creating so many chances, but we just haven't had that rub of the green in front of goal. I feel sorry for whichever team is going to get a pummelling from us sooner or later; hopefully it will come on Saturday."
Fuller should clock up a personal milestone at Bury, when he makes his 100th Gills appearance, but the club captain is still awaiting that elusive first goal, "It's been a long time and I don't think I've scored a league goal since 2006 when I was at Barnet. I don't think I'm paid to do that, but when it comes I'll be over the moon, you'll certainly hear the celebration.
"Gillingham is my local club and if someone had told me, when I signed, that I would make 100 appearances for the club, I'd have bitten their hand off straight away. I've been lucky enough to achieve that and hopefully there will be many more."
