Tributes have been paid following the death of a Gillingham supporter of 60 years who “will be remembered as part of the Gills story.” Alan Liptrott passed away last week, leaving behind wife Gloria, son Gary and granddaughter Zoe. He was a fan of the Gills since 1965, a former chairman of the supporters’ club and a driving force in keeping the club alive during the mid-90s. A statement from the Gillingham supporters’ club described just how influential he was during a difficult time at Priestfield, saluting his “very active involvement in keeping the Gills in business when they went into rece…
