Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football team based in Gillingham, Kent, competing in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. The club, known as the Gills, plays at the Priestfield Stadium. Founded in 1893, the team's colors are blue and white. Gillingham has spent most of its history in the lower divisions, with its most successful period occurring around the turn of the 21st century. Under manager Tony Pulis and later Andy Hessenthaler, the club achieved promotion to the second tier (then Division One) in 2000 for the first time in their history, spending five seasons there—their highest ever level. That era featured players like striker Bob Taylor and midfielder Paul Smith. In the modern era, the Gills have yo-yoed between League One and League Two. The club has a dedicated and vocal fanbase, known for creating a tight, intimidating atmosphere at the compact Priestfield Stadium. They are a classic example of a community-focused club with a proud, working-class following.