Some of that football from Chelsea U21s tonight was top notch stuff.
At one point I thought I was watching Cryuff football.
Movement on and off the ball. Pace to burn. Everyone comfortable in possession. No clear formation.
Have to respect it.
FT Verdict:
Bromley 3-1 Altrincham
For the third time in seven seasons Bromley will go to Wembley.
This trip is the biggest of them as they now stand one game away from promotion to the Football League.
The second half encapsulated everything that makes Bromley what they are.
Bromley secure playoffs for 3rd time in last 4 seasons.
Bromley secure their highest NL points total
Bromley on track for 3rd place (highest place finish)
Bromley 2nd best defence in the league
Bromley lost least number of games in the league
Some Bromley fans = this is shit
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A story that deserves more attention so far this season is Kellen Fisher at Norwich City.
He came through the Bromley academy, local to him in south-east London, where he broke into the first team as an 18-year-old in the National League a couple of seasons ago. Before that, he
Bit of news for the season ahead - I will be covering the Bromley (home) games in all competitions for PA Media.
Those will be those 200 word reports you read on BBC etc as well within the Football League Paper.
Hustle and grind. Lets keep it moving.
Another excellent signing.
Andy Woodman tried to bring him back to the club permanently last season after his eye-catching loan spell.
Now he gets his man. Lewis' upside means he should really be a Championship midfielder within two seasons.
We are delighted to announce the return of midfielder Lewis Leigh who joins us on a permanent basis from Preston North End ✍️
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The more I think about it the more it is a no brainer that Andy Woodman should strike a deal with Sutton to bring Omar Sowunmi back.
A defender with extensive experience of League, scores goals & understands the Bromley system inside out.
He probably regrets leaving last summer
Michael Cheek is the top scorer in National League history, with 151 goals ⚽️
In his debut
@EFL
season, he's currently the top scorer in
@SkyBetLeagueTwo
with 6 goals in 9 games 🙌
Bromley's star man is producing the goods 👏
#WeAreBromley
Easy to forget that James Vennings was integral in Bromley's FA Trophy win & played 40+ games in 22/23
Found opportunities limited this season but if I was Aldershot/Ebbsfleet/Woking/Eastleigh etc
I would be making him a very good offer now. Walks into all those sides imho
Going through my Photo archive.
May 7 2023: Playoff Semi-Final
Chesterfield 3-2 Bromley AET
Chesterfield fans rush to Bromley away end to mug us off after our elimination.
Fast forward to May 2024 both times are going up to the League Two together.
Football is a funny game
FT Verdict:
Harrogate Town 0-2 Bromley
If thats the quality of League Two then Bromley will be more than alright. They did everything that led to promotion in the NL.
Strong in defence and clinical upfront.
Harrogate offered nothing in truth & were swatted to one side.
FT Verdict
Wealdstone 0-1 Bromley
Bromley can consider that their performance of the season.
Down to 10 men for 75 mins plus injury time.
Academy youngster David Aziaya making his professional debut in goal.
Heroic defending in front of him then Cheek took his moment
Have to give props to Harry Forster - gambled on his talent and ability to get a move to a higher division last season.
Moved to Crawley has played 36 games and scored 5 goals.
Is now in a League Two playoff final.
FT Verdict
Oxford City 1-3 Bromley
Job done. Goal achieved.
Bromley will end 3rd or 2nd and will go straight through to the National League playoff semi-finals.
Result never in doubt tonight. The Ravens are playing with swagger at the moment.
Way too many factors to consider before looking at what Bromley do next.
Budget? Poached players? Poached manager? Retained/Released list?
The squad as it is now survives in League Two but no one knows what Bromley's ambition metric is yet.
That determines where we strengthen
A good point picked up on the road this afternoon.
Thank you to everyone who made the trip up to Fleetwood today. Your support is hugely appreciated and we wish you all a safe journey home!
#WeAreBromley
I might have to give serious thought to how 'From Bromley with Love' manifests next season now we are a Football League club.
I'd imagine there will be far more interest in who we are as a club and finding someone to tell the stories.
Let me work on the re:up
It's going to be hard for Bromley to replace Ben Krauhaus
When you look at his qualities
a) cover lots of ground
b ) graft defensively
c) a direct runner with the baller
d) double-double (goals/assists)
e) sell-on upside
Might need two players just to make one of him
One of the things Andy Woodman & Alan Dunne will have to decide is whether to make a play for the young loanees
Alex Kirk, Kamarl Grant, Chin Okoli & Lewis Leigh.
Some of them if not all will be out of contract.
Much like Deji before them is the upside worth going all in on?
Just seen this post from Joe.
For those Bromley fans of a certain vintage Billy Smith alongside George Wakeling got Bromley football club back on track 20 years ago.
Billy was such a kind soul. RIP
Billy Smith was a giant of a man. He was kind, he was tough, he was a role model, he was selfless, he was a football man through and through. He saw things in me that I never saw myself. He was my friend. Rest in peace Bill, until we meet again.
A lot of the current Bromley squad will be able to go again in League Two but someone who will definitely need to be replaced is the outgoing Ben Krauhaus.
Easy to forget that Ben had a double double season.
Hard to replace one of these contributions much less both.
We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Cameron Congreve on a season-long loan from Championship side Swansea City 🤝
Welcome to Hayes Lane, Cam! ✍️
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In Idris Odutayo (21) and Besart Topalloj (23) Bromley have two very good LB/LWBs
I get it if Besart wants to consider his options having lost his place in the season run-in but it makes more sense to stay
Both can play LCB so shouldn't be wedded to notion of direct competition
Both
@Corey_Whitely
and
@KrauhausBen
moved into double figures ⚽ after todays game.
Salute the midfield goals - this before we mention their countless assists.
The reaction to this game will be a good test of how rational Bromley fans are.
For me it shows how far we've come in a short time that some will see this as a bad defeat.
In reality we've been turned over by an excellent football side who are top of the league and unbeaten
FT Verdict:
Bromley 2-2 Chesterfield
Another building block for Bromley as the two former National League foes play out another tight contest.
Fair result on the balance of play.
Bromley had Michael Cheek to thank for the point but Danny Imray was the star turn.
I'm present at the Bromley's fans forum - will update all the key points
RSG: " Overall we are happy where Broomfields is at. We made plenty of mistakes but they are significantly less than what they were. The revenue lines are up via Broomfields - key metric"
Cheap plug for my podcast but also a key point.
When Callum Reynolds (
@callums_world
) came on as a guest he said the Bromley changing room had no bad eggs in it.
Undoubtedly that played a role in promotion - the never say die spirit was clear all season
My Besart Topalloj stocks are up.
Brilliant business from Andy Woodman to tie down Bes and have both him and Idris as options.
I expect some tinkering with team shape this coming season - every chance we see both play at some point.
GOAL 70'
Harrogate Town 0-2 Bromley
@judearthurs00
corner and Kamarl Grant heads in beyond Oxley.
Bromley deserve this - Harrogate havent threatened enough to claim anything.
Bromley have lost 3 times this season
The opening two games vs Halifax and Barnet when the squad was ravaged by injury/suspension and illness and away to Chesterfield (the league leaders).
This is very impressive stuff.
No way Gateshead sees me on the last day of the season but I will go to Oxford City tonight.
They're relegated so it's only right I tick off the ground.
Lets hope Bromley do what they need to.
Its only been 5 games thus far for Grant Smith but I would love to know his goals against XG vs goals conceded.
He has lived up to the hype and then some.
A lot is rightly made of Bromley strong-style which has powered them to the least number of defeats in the National League.
But in Corey Whitely and Ben Krauhaus they have two of the best creative players in the league.
If those two play well (assuming they start)- Bromley win
FT Verdict
Maidenhead United 0-0 Bromley
Maidenhead bossed the majority of the second half but perhaps Bromley will wonder how they didn't win it at the death.
All things considered you take the point and keep it moving.
FT Verdict
Barnet 1-1 Bromley
As I said pre-match Bromley have lost the least number of games in the National League for a reason.
They don't know when they're beaten.
Draw was a fair result & if these two teams meet again in playoff final you can bet it'll be close again
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One defeat in their last 17 games means the Ravens head into their clash vs Blackpool in very confident mood.
Can they make history?
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discuss
FT Verdict:
Bromley 2-3 Chelsea U21s
Deserved win for the Chelsea youth.
More than the result is the issue whether any Bromley player really played their way into a first team spot on Saturday.
FT Verdict
Bromley 2-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
I said it in the 1st half and it bears repeating at Full time.
It was very much after the Lord Mayor Show tonight.
Bromley looked tired and leggy and failed to exert any match control.
A draw was the least the Daggers deserved
🚨THE DEEP DIVE🚨
What do you get when you put a Barnet & Bromley fan on the same podcast?
@trevk37
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Only one team can win though 👀
🚨THE DEEP DIVE🚨
One more game & history awaits for Bromley or Solihull Moors.
@colinhead70
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to preview the Playoff final & the journey that has taken Bromley to this point.
Who will secure a place in the Football League?
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Bromley 1-1 Wealdstone
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FT Verdict:
Colchester United 1-1 Bromley
A well earned point that from the Ravens. They were the better side in first half but Colchester, once they got the equaliser, were always the most likely to win it (if anyone).
Bromley had to dig deep to survive.
FT Verdict
Aldershot 1-1 Bromley
Excellent game of football that either side could have won at the end.
Woodman made early changes in the 2nd half to get more ball control & attacking impetus.
But they needed Grant Smith to be clutch & the battling DNA to make it 9 unbeaten
I promised I would have something special to really start of the FBWL content for season 2024/25 - keep eyes locked in.
Out within the next few hours 👀
GOAL 90+7
Bromley 3-1 Gateshead
At one end Robbie Tinkler hits the crossbar and Bromley break away from it..
Vennings feeds
@michaelcheek5
and you what happens next.
GAME OVER
GOAL 62'
Harrogate Town 0-1 Bromley.
Guess who? It's the bagsman
@michaelcheek5
Odutayo smashes a ball across the goal and Cheeky gets his 1st in the Football League.
League Two be warned.
There is a lot of consternation generally whenever reference is made to Bromley's historic ties to Kent.
That said is Bromley vs Gillingham a derby next season?
I think both sets of fans will be glad for a relatively 'local' game and will make it a derby.
Excellent loan signing for Dulwich
When I saw Sam play some pre-season games for Bromley a few seasons ago I earmarked him as a real problem going forward.
Dulwich is a great loan move for him.
Deserved win for Solihull Moors & it will be them that play Barnet on Saturday.
Halifax huffed & puffed but it was clear that Solihull had that extra bit of quality.
Will be hard for Solihull to go to Barnet and win on less than 2 days preparation but they wont be a pushover.
This is common practice with young loan players is it not.
People acting like they dont know this?
In an ideal world Bromley would be flush with money to just put players in a gaff somewhere but if the player is young and not from London they will likely need a host family.
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FT Verdict
Bromley 3-3 Cambridge United (5-4 pens)
A topsy-turvey game that saw Bromley lead then fall behind then draw the game at the death.
Probably the right result on the day & worthy of the entertainment on show
Bromley win the penalty shoot out to gain the extra point
GOAL 74'
Wealdstone 0-1 Bromley
@KrauhausBen
breaks free and releases
@michaelcheek5
at the right time.
You know what Cheek does from there low and across the keeper.
Bromley lead
Gateshead 0-1 Aldershot
Makes it very likely Altrincham will end 4th as they have Oxford City on the final day.
Assuming Bromley end 3rd it means they will likely play the winner of Altrincham vs Aldershot/FC Halifax Town/Southend
However a lot to be decided on the final day
GOAL 60'
Bromley 3-1 Altrincham
WHAT. A. GOAL.
Myles Weston has produced a 18 yard curler into the top corner and Altrincham are absolutely shell-shocked.
FT Verdict:
Bromley 1-1 Woking
A result that probably doesnt suit either side but Bromley will rather one than none.
The race for third place remains theirs to lose and that could turn out to be a crucial point.
Felt like a moment for Kido Taylor-Hart
GOAL 90+4
Bromley 2-2 Dagenham & Redbridge
Exactly what Daggers deserve they have been the better side for nearly 95% of this match and get their rewards.
Josh Rees turns in after an almighty scramble
🚨THE DEEP DIVE🚨
2024 New Years Resolutions
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Do you agree with them? How many of them were realistic?