Bromley Green FC

Training tonight [Wednesday] for the U14s and U15s at the usual time

Ian Mace: Very important reminder to U10s parents
Don’t forget to ask Claire for tickets to our Under 10s Presentation Night on 8 June. Please don’t leave it too late as we need to know how much food to order.
This night is for all the boys to celebrate and collect awards that they have earned through our first fantastic season – don’t let your son or sons down please. Ian Mace.

Read Ian’ report of the Kennington tournament by clicking on the Youth Football tab

Statto here … more figures for those who like looking at stats!

Appearances and goals 1973 to 2012

Note that oldies like myself, Bob Mummery, John Kelly, Gary Holloway, Mark Stanley [and a number of notable others] had been playing for some time prior to 1973!

Bits and pieces around the county

Dartford manager Tony Burman has signed up eleven of his promotion winning side as the Darts contemplate life in the Blue Square Bet Premier. However work commitments could see the departure of Richard Graham, Matt Jones and Paul Goodacre.

Departing Welling United skipper Jack Parkinson has agreed to make the move to ambitious newly-promoted Blue Square Bet Premier side Woking where he will join up with former colleague, striker Loick Pires. Parkinson, 22, has blossomed during his four years with the Wings and now feels ready to make the step up. Coming through the in-door though at Park View Road is the ex AFC Wimbledon striker Jon Main [pictured] who was released by Tonbridge Angels on 18 May.

Dover have captured centre back Daniel Webb from Salisbury City with the 28-year-old penning a one year deal at Crabble. Webb, the son of Chelsea legend Dave Webb, started his career at Southampton and his journey has taken in spells with Southend United, Hull City and Cambridge United.

Seasoned campaigner John Maggs is the new boss of Ryman South club Crawley Down. Maggs, who spent many years at Crawley Town, where he started as a goalkeeper and went on to become club chairman, enjoyed eleven years at Horsham before joining the Anvils in 2011-2012. Maggs will retain coaches Ian Payne and Rob Frankland as part of his management set-up.

Former Ramsgate manager Jim Ward has replaced Joe Dowley at Ryman South club Sittingbourne. Dowley stood down at Bourne Park at the end of last season due to personal commitments. Long-serving Ward, who takes over a predominantly young Brickies squad, was himself replaced by Tim Dixon at Southwood last month.

Hythe Town, who finished in a most creditable mid-table position after their first season in the Ryman, have signed Craig Cloke, 27, on a one-year deal. Cloke previously wore the colours of Dover Athletic, Ashford Town and Margate.

Presentation Dinner

Have you obtained your tickets yet? Places are going fast and once the fire limit is reached that will be it. In addition to the honours won by our senior sides, there will be the domestic awards and this year no less that 12 players will be receiving their 100 Senior Appearances Award. Keen interest will as always surround the winners of the Bill Mickelborough Clubman of the Year Shield [pictured], the Tommy Stafford Memorial Cup for Youth Clubman, the Peter Knott Memorial Trophy for the Most Improved Player and the Chairmans Award for Endeavour. One trophy that is not a secret is for young Terry Perk who has passed the magical 100 goal milestone.

I am trying to make sure that everyone gets the invite letter but it is difficult without up to date address information. So, in case any of you players and friends out there have not received your invite, please click on the downloadable link:

2012 Dinner and Awards Ceremony invite and menu

Jubilee Celebrations with the Local Community

Please click on the link below for the Jubilee poster. Anyone willing to help Duncan on the day is asked to contact him at the ground or by mobile phone as soon as possible.

Jubilee Poster

Happy birthday! The club sends its wishes for a Happy Birthday to Vice President Ian Holloway (52) and the slightly younger Hayden Taylor Kirk who is 14 today (Tuesday)

Hot work at Kennington! [More photos on the Youth Football tab]

27.5.2012 Thirsty work!

27.5.2012 at Ball Lane

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M is for Monday
M is for McDonalds
M is for Martin&Co
M is for Martyn
M is for Matt

A new week and what great news we have to kick it off with McDonalds agreeing to sponsor our Under 12s and Under 13s for the coming season. The aim for the club and Chris Symons of McDonalds is for a sustainable long-term relationship that benefits the local community and already other spin-offs are in the pipeline. Both players and managers are excited by the prospect of backing from such an internationally respected brand and, with Terry ordering the kits this week, we are looking to make arrangements for the lads to receive their new strip at a McDonalds restaurant in the very near future.

More terrific news from James, Tina and Colin who have secured sponsorship for the Under 14s with the UK’s number one letting agency Martin&Co. More details on this later but for now well done to all involved.

Karen and Robbie have already brought in £280 [thanks Larry] for tracksuit tops for the Under 15s and any moment they hope to announce their kit sponsors for the coming season. Fantastic stuff and I know others are working hard for the other age groups.

The club has pledged that all new sides will have a brand new strip and sponsorship clearly releases money for more and better training equipment that our coaches are asking for. On this point, only Robbie to date has itemised what he wants … the club will support all its managers and coaches to the full but you must tell me what to order!

Sweating away in the heat over the past two weeks have been Martyn Dalby and Matt Coniam who, although admitting to being absolutely cream crackered, are enjoying their FA Level 2 Course. Keep up the good work boys and just think, in a couple of months you will be there!

The club will shortly be releasing a press announcement concerning major grant money for the development of our Youth Project … so watch this space!

Harris leads the way in senior appearances and goals
Steve Harris led both the senior appearances and goals lists last season, recording a total of 58 outings and bagging 34 goals across the teams. On the goals front, Gary Lockyer netted 29 times while Paul Burt hit the net on 21 occasions.

Steve Harris scores against Aldington in January

There seems to be a mischievous message wafting in the town air that 2011-2012 was an unsuccessful season for the club. Really! Our Saturday first team completed a brilliant campaign by winning the Premier Division of the Kent County League, our reserves finished a respectable fifth in their section and the young thirds ended runners-up in the local Premier. Coupled with retaining the Bodkin Cup on Sundays, runners up in the Premier and champions of Division One, I think most clubs would settle for that!
Those that care to click on the link will see the appearances and goalscorers for our five senior sides in the season just finished.

Appearances and goals 2011-2012

Although there is a break in adult training for a few weeks, negotiations are going on to strengthen at the younger level and two lads that will be joining us for pre-season training are Josh Ahmad [far left] and James Whyte. Both are potential Under 21 players and they are seeking to join the Saturday and Sunday senior set-ups.

Football Liaison Officer
In response to claims by some players and managers of a lack of communication, the club has appointed Vice President Dave Andrews as its Football Liaison Officer and he takes up his duties with immediate effect. The role is designed to be supportive of both managers and players and to reconcile misunderstandings that were evident during last season. In particular, the Football Liaison Officer will seek to get managers talking on club nights … which let’s face it rarely happened last season … and for the ethos and policies of the club, as written in the Players Handbook, to be followed. Players across the teams have complained to the Executive about late notification of whether they are selected and, whilst not interfering in any manager’s selection, the Football Liaison Officer will ensure that players are informed in reasonable time and that good practices are followed. Managers will receive support should players refuse to play in the team they are picked for, with the Football Liaison Officer acting in a consultancy role. In essence, Dave will be the middle man between players, managers and the Executive and this will result in matters being resolved quickly rather than wait for meetings.

I am sure it is just an oversight but for the two lads who lost their £100 bets with me [made after losing to Hamstreet], I am ready when you are! I will donate the money to a local charity.

Stan has made it quite clear that no player can take part in any tournament if they owe the club money. There are no exceptions so please do the right thing and settle up.

Jubilee celebrations are coming up and the Green are playing their part by joining with the local community to make it an enjoyable event. We will be having tug-o-war teams amongst other things … please speak to Duncan if you have a few hours to offer. Poster available from the clubhouse … and it will be printed on this website midweek.

Matt Barham quits as manager

Shock news coming out of the Green camp tonight is that Sunday Firsts manager Matt Barham has tendered his resignation. Barham, 47, who worked with Richie Moore last season and helped guide the squad to retaining the Bodkin Cup and second spot in the local Premier Division, stated: “It is a combination of the time it takes and my family and work commitments that has brought me to notify the club of my resignation. By going now, the club can appoint a new manager in good time to prepare for next season. I thank everybody at the Green for their backing and will of course continue to support the club in all it is trying to achieve”.

The club issued a short statement tonight: “The Executive sincerely thanks Matt for all his efforts on our behalf and also Paula for her work and support on cup final days. It has come as a big blow but we will now sit down and consider options for a replacement. Expressions of interest should be lodged by email with The Patron or Chairman who will be pleased to outline the club’s requirements for this important post”.

7.45am: message from Ian. There is no Under 10s training today.

Please note that I will not be available to open the clubhouse this morning or later for the England game. Apologies to regulars who normally support our own bar – should be back to normal next weekend.

Youth training today: your managers will have given you details

Tomorrow: we have 2x Under 10 sides in the Kennington Tournament – good luck everyone

I will update the website just as soon as time allows … have a good weekend. DH

Last weekend was special for Sunday manager Matt Barham and Maintenance Officer Trent Thomas with Chelsea winning in Munich and the Hammers securing a return to the Premiership.
Today [Friday] is their birthday with Matt 47 and Trent 52. Have a good day boys.

Not bad for a third team!
Confirmation has arrived from our footballing friend at Lydd United, Ian Dimmock, that the Green’s third team finished the season as runners-up in the Premier Division of the Ashford & District League. Ian, who sits on the League Council, sent his congratulations and, with United winning Division One this year, we look forward to locking horns again in the coming season.
It has been a real team effort both on and off the field and ending successive seasons in second spot is not bad going for a third team. The boys began the season with a brilliant 3-2 win at double champions Rolvenden [the Den's only defeat] and on the last day drew 3-3 with Albert’s boys at Waterside.
After serving their ‘apprenticeship’ several of the lads are now hopeful of moving up the ladder into the Reserve side in the Kent County League under the charge of newly-appointed manager Matt Coniam [left]. Meanwhile, fresh players are joining which will give the squad its usual youthful profile when the campaign gets under way in September.