I'm hoping that Bromley narrowly miss the playoffs as you speculate is RSGs hope. I think that promotion would be a step too far too soon and Bromley might end up like Crawley scraping in through the playoffs then having a miserable season in league one and coming straight back down (which I am presuming will happen to them).
Better off having another season in league two with hopefully bigger average crowds and hopefully having a stronger team and squad as a consequence and using those factors to have a more solid attempt at promotion next season.
It was certainly interesting to see a different style of play introduced against Walsall. And in my view, the players looked comfortable with it as well. Maybe Woody saw in Walsall a team that allows the opposition to play more than other sides near the top ? Whatever, I think it shows another string to their collective bow.
In terms of Corey Whitely, he's been managed well as you referred to. So I'm hoping for a strong finish to the season for him. I know that Bromley are already looking for a similar type of player as they having been talking to a friend of mine through his agent. I can't say anymore than that at this stage obviously, but it would be a great move for him - and for me ! He's a box to box player that can chip in with some goals.
Managers and coaches always look at how goals conceded could have been prevented of course. With Levi's goal, all credit for a sharp spin and finish but I'm sure Woody feels that he shouldn't have been allowed the space to do it. And that the original ball in could have been avoided. The second goal was the classic forward getting in front of his marker. It's a ' basic ' and Deji will know he could perhaps have done better in that situation, but if Bromley had scored that goal we would be applauding the goalscorers movement !
As for reaching the play-offs / possible promotion, the old cliche of '' is there ever a bad time to get promoted ? '' springs to mind. Life in L1 would be a bigger step up, i think, than National League to L2. Big challenges on and off the pitch....but I'd love to see it happen for Woody and his players. I think they will fall just short - we'll see !
Webster rating 8.5 / 9 the perfect game for Byron, combative and calm leadership despite being targeted by Matt & Levi. How many thought he would be a starter this season?
I think it’s a good take- promotion maybe too much too soon. But consolidating in league 2, bolstering the squad and upgrading the stadium would be huge investment in club’s future.
Back to Walsall- their captain (Matt) was an old school powerful bruiser that played just on the edge of legality. Thought he might have got a second yellow. Deji and Byron coped fairly well with him- but only constructive criticism would be for Deji to back up his man mountain physique with a bit of nastiness and ruthlessness.
Otherwise I thought it was great performance and first that I’ve not been thinking about Danny Imray’s absence. Corey Whitley stepping up and Cam Congreve showing his quality.
Harry McKirdy indeed looked mercurial and exciting to see what he has up his sleeve.
Last point… love Mash getting ushered out of the background of Woody’s post match interview with Matt! 😂
I'm hoping that Bromley narrowly miss the playoffs as you speculate is RSGs hope. I think that promotion would be a step too far too soon and Bromley might end up like Crawley scraping in through the playoffs then having a miserable season in league one and coming straight back down (which I am presuming will happen to them).
Better off having another season in league two with hopefully bigger average crowds and hopefully having a stronger team and squad as a consequence and using those factors to have a more solid attempt at promotion next season.
It was certainly interesting to see a different style of play introduced against Walsall. And in my view, the players looked comfortable with it as well. Maybe Woody saw in Walsall a team that allows the opposition to play more than other sides near the top ? Whatever, I think it shows another string to their collective bow.
In terms of Corey Whitely, he's been managed well as you referred to. So I'm hoping for a strong finish to the season for him. I know that Bromley are already looking for a similar type of player as they having been talking to a friend of mine through his agent. I can't say anymore than that at this stage obviously, but it would be a great move for him - and for me ! He's a box to box player that can chip in with some goals.
Managers and coaches always look at how goals conceded could have been prevented of course. With Levi's goal, all credit for a sharp spin and finish but I'm sure Woody feels that he shouldn't have been allowed the space to do it. And that the original ball in could have been avoided. The second goal was the classic forward getting in front of his marker. It's a ' basic ' and Deji will know he could perhaps have done better in that situation, but if Bromley had scored that goal we would be applauding the goalscorers movement !
As for reaching the play-offs / possible promotion, the old cliche of '' is there ever a bad time to get promoted ? '' springs to mind. Life in L1 would be a bigger step up, i think, than National League to L2. Big challenges on and off the pitch....but I'd love to see it happen for Woody and his players. I think they will fall just short - we'll see !
Webster rating 8.5 / 9 the perfect game for Byron, combative and calm leadership despite being targeted by Matt & Levi. How many thought he would be a starter this season?
Matt could've seen red with a braver referee
I think it’s a good take- promotion maybe too much too soon. But consolidating in league 2, bolstering the squad and upgrading the stadium would be huge investment in club’s future.
Back to Walsall- their captain (Matt) was an old school powerful bruiser that played just on the edge of legality. Thought he might have got a second yellow. Deji and Byron coped fairly well with him- but only constructive criticism would be for Deji to back up his man mountain physique with a bit of nastiness and ruthlessness.
Otherwise I thought it was great performance and first that I’ve not been thinking about Danny Imray’s absence. Corey Whitley stepping up and Cam Congreve showing his quality.
Harry McKirdy indeed looked mercurial and exciting to see what he has up his sleeve.
Last point… love Mash getting ushered out of the background of Woody’s post match interview with Matt! 😂
Glad you spotted that