Big Reserves squad looking strong

Bromley Green Reserves 9 Man of Kent 1

A stunning first minute strike from captain Matt Wedge immediately put plucky Man of Kent on the back foot on Wednesday night and an own goal plus a deft Dan Allen header gave a 3-0 interval scoreline. In all honesty the Green should have had a hatful in the first period with Ryan Fitzgerald, Lee Bloxham, Kenny Hallett and Richard Floyd all involved in some smart interchanges but somehow failing to hit the target. For long periods stand-in keeper Paul ‘Jammy’ Robinson was inactive during his first appearance in a Green shirt for many years. The pub side deservedly pulled one back following hesistancy in central defence but this lifted the home lads to move into another gear and as fitness told the goals began to flow. Martyn Dalby, who was impressive with his overlaps and link play with Reece Hagger and Steve Wilson, netted before another own goal made it 5-1. The influential Allen, again, Hagger and Shawn Dadd also hit the net as one-way traffic ensued towards the end. A touch of class from the old master rounded things off as Wilson arrowed his left footer hard and low, a fine example to the youngsters of how to finish. Good displays from Carl Rossiter, Dalby and Jamie Hurst (apart from those ghastly foul throws which hopefully will never be repeated Munch!) give great optimism for the future. And with Chris Cloke, Sean Tong, TJ, Dan Jackson and Darryl Hagger to come back in there are certainly some selection posers for the management! With everybody buzzing, it is difficult to choose a man of the match but watch out for Hallett who, despite missing a number of chances tonight, gets in the right places at the right time. When the rustiness has gone, he will surely prove a real handful for any defence. Thanks to Roger Corkhill who controlled the match well. Pictured are Steve Wilson and Richard Floyd who will be expected to guide the youngsters this season.

Green: P Robinson; R Milton, M Dalby, S Curry, S Dadd, C Rossiter, J Hurst, S Wilson, M Wedge, D Allen, R Fitzgerald, R Hagger, C Clark, L Bloxham, M Halpin, R Floyd, K Hallett

Striker Kenny Hallett in action on Wednesday night. The new capture is predicted to have a big future at the Green.

Photo: Paul Carter