The Players from 2009 onwards

Green Playing Staff 2009-2010 and onwards

Profiles of the lads that wear the Bromley Green shirt

(Please scroll down to visit each profile … updated regularly) 

1 GLENN MACKETT  2 RYAN SMITH   3 CRAIG SMITH   4 MICKY DAVIES  5 LIAM SMITH  6 LEE MILTON  7  SEAN TONG  8 REECE HAGGER  9 MARK HAZELL  10 SHAWN DADD  11 MATT WEDGE  12 RICKY MILTON  13 LINTON HAYLES  14 CHRIS CLOKE  15 SHAUN CURRY  16 ASHLEY WEBSTER  17 DARYL HAGGER  18 JOHN LOCKETT  19 TERRY PERK  20 MARTYN DALBY 21 LEE BLOXHAM  22 JAMIE HURST  23 MATT HADLUM  24 ROBBIE GREENFIELD  25 RICHARD FLOYD 26 GARY MICKELBOROUGH  27 KEITH SHABA  28 TOM HEAD  29 KENNY HALLETT  30 KENNY LANG  31 TEJKULAM TULACHAN 32 TOM LOCKETT  33 ADE WILLIAMS  34 PAUL BARRON  35 MARK BENNETT  36 DAN ALLEN  37 PAUL ALLAN  38 CHARLIE CLARK  39 NEIL CHEESMAN  40 MATT HADLUM  41 JASON THOMAS  42 CHRIS HOWELLS  43 BEN DAVIES  44 MARK HOWELLS  45 CHRIS HOLMES  46 CARL ROSSITER  47 ADAM MERCER  48 DAVE O’LEARY  49 DAN ALLEN  50 RYAN FITZGERALD 51 MICHAEL DOYLE  52 JOSEPH MIFSUD  53 MIKE HALPIN 54 RYAN NORMAN  55 LEE GILHAM

1 GLENN MACKETT 

Perhaps of all the youngsters to emerge from our youth set-up, Glenn is the one we are most proud of after he accepted the challenge of taking over as club skipper whilst still a teenager. Glenn followed the class act of Mark Valler as Sunday captain and very soon became the natural choice to lead us on Saturdays as well. Several years of constant success followed with Floodlit Cup, Weald of Kent, Charity Trophy, Bodkin Cup and of course League Cups and championships but a difficult period ensued with many established players trying their hand at a higher level or sadly jumping ship. The 2008-2009 campaign was frustrating for Glenn both with the enforced struggle to rebuild and his own injuries but he was one of a handful of Green players picked to represent the Kent County League representative side. 2009-2010 saw the club finish as runners-up on no less than four fronts but hopefully a striker or two, able to bag 30 goals a season, can be found to enable us to jump that final hurdle.

Internal awards include Patrons Award for Excellence (1998), Chairmans Award for Endeavour (2002), Saturday and Sunday 1^st Player of the Year (2003), Clubman of the Year (2006). In addition, Glenn was voted Ashford Sunday League Premier Division Player of the Year in 2003.  At the 80th Anniversary Dinner, Glenn was presented with a Lifetime Service Award.

Born locally in May 1983, Glenn is a Taurus who speaks his mind and, whilst occasionally upsetting people with his on-field bawling, always leads with pride and passion. Before settling down with the Green at a young age, Glenn drifted with spells at Chelsea, Wimbledon, Whitstable, Kennington and the now disbanded O’Briens. His immediate target is to reach 500 senior appearances for the club with the only current players past the figure being Lee Williams, Lee Milton and veteran stand-by Mark Day. At the end of the 2009-10 season, Glenn had amassed 484 senior appearances and netted 216 goals. 

Glenn admits to not being a good spectator on the sidelines when he is injured and would rather be gambling or playing golf as he gets so uptight watching. A Manchester United supporter when they are winning, away from the game he enjoys listening to Cold Play or Stereophonics while his favourite film is Oceans Eleven and top TV programme is Only Fools and Horses. Other things Glenn is partial to are red wine, steak and reading Mens Health. 

Along with his ‘better half’ Kirstie, Glenn’s favourite holiday destination is Las Vegas. Now firmly dedicated to seeing the Green out of what can politely be called a dip in fortunes, Glenn feels we should be pressing to make progress into the Kent League which will stop the traditional loss of many of our best players. This year marks the 80^th anniversary of the club and Glenn has been a part of the celebrations. No doubt there will be lots of memories, nostalgia and exaggerated stories of the ‘good old days’ but it is to Glenn’s great credit that he has earned the right to be spoken of in the same breath as revered former club captains Tommy Stafford and Gary Holloway. But for now there is a serious job to be done with the attempt to return to the top flight on Saturdays and getting that title back on Sundays.

2 RYAN SMITH 

 Able to perform with equal effect at the back or in midfield, Ryan is preparing for his third full season at The Green having joined in March 2008; and is another young player that we have put our faith in to bring back the glory days. Born locally on 14 December 1989, Ryan’s record at the start of the 2010-11 season shows 100 appearances with 21 goals. 

Previous clubs include Kennington and Lydd Town while on Sundays Ryan formerly wore the colours of local Division Two side Churchills. Honours in the game include a Weald of Kent Charity Shield winners medal with the Lydders while, as a youngster at Kennington Juniors, Ryan won the East Kent Youth League title three times and twice helped to win the League Cup. Ryan is still learning the ropes at senior level and the club is very proud to see him alongside Macca, Craig and Matty in the Kent County League Representative squad. 

A keen Liverpool supporter, Ryan is mature enough to realise it is going to take time to form a really successful side at The Green and that the lads must stick together; but he would dearly love to lift a cup this season to get the ball rolling. Particular likes in his life are clubbing with his mates, playing pool, listening to music and spending time with his family…but it is football all the way with Ryan! Main dislike is … vegetables … lol. Favourites for Ryan are The Sun newspaper, ‘The Hurricane’ film and R&B or Garage music. For holidays he prefers ‘anywhere with family and friends’, drinks ‘Fosters Top’, while steak and chips followed by bread and butter that ‘tops it off’ figure highly in food favs. 

Like the rest of us Ryan wants the club to continue to improve facilities while he believes that if we all stick together we will win many trophies in the future. Oh and one last comment: “I’d like to see my dad stay as manager!” 

3 CRAIG SMITH 

Craig has established himself as the Green’s first choice keeper over the past two seasons and, refreshingly in this age of little stability in the game, sees his role as long-term, playing a part in the club’s future both on and off the field.  A Liverpool follower, born locally in November 1985, Craig’s previous clubs are Lydd Town, Ashford Dynamo and Hythe & Folkestone League side Essembee. Whilst he has won Sunday League and Cup awards in the lower ranks, Ashford Sunday Premier Division awards are yet to come and Craig plans on there being ‘loads’ as we continue with a complete rebuild. On a domestic front, Craig is very proud to have been selected as the Managers Player of the Season 2008 for the Saturday first team.  Craig is very ambitious, initially aiming to become first choice goalie for the Kent County League Representative side, and then if all goes well he would love to play semi-pro for the Green in the Kent League. 

Away from the game, Craig likes to drink Cider and Coca Cola (although he gave that up for New Year); enjoys American sports and socialising with friends. His one major dislike – ignorant people. When watching the small or big screen, comedies are Craig’s choice with Waterboy and Prison Break amongst his favourites. Favourite food is pizza, New York City comes out top as the place to visit on holiday, while Craig has mixed tastes in music … but usually plumps for R&B. 

Craig, who managed the successful Under 16 side during 08-09 in partnership with trainer Tony Williams, and received the Nicola Kingham Memorial Shield for Manager of the Year 2009, would like to see the club have more Fun Days and general club events.  Craig is one of a new wave of younger personnel in the club who are passionate about bringing back the glory days: “I am looking forward to helping Bromley Green get back to what it is used to…I want to be a major part in it!” 

4 MICKEY DAVIES 

 

Courageous defender Mick has made a remarkable recovery from a series of dreadful injuries that at one stage we feared would end his playing career. He is now a part of the rebuilding process and the passion he displays in wanting us to get back to being habitual winners again sets a perfect example to the youngsters around him. Born in Ely, Cambridgeshire, Mick has been with the Green for over six years and again only injury has prevented him from clocking up a massive appearance total with the vast majority of his outings being in the first team. In his first year, Mick was part of the squad that won the old First Division, the league cup and the Weald of Kent before going on to make such a big impression in the top flight. Prior to joining us, Mick had enjoyed success with APM, Lenham Wanderers, Sutton Saints, Headcorn and his local side Red Heathens on both Saturdays and Sundays but during one season with the Reds he recalls breaking an ankle on two occasions. A torn cruciate ligament at Betteshanger put him out for a long time and a terrible tackle at Hersden against Tyler Hill, when Lee Milton was also carried off and taken to hospital, would probably have put most players off the game for life. This latest setback prevented Mick from being a part of the all-conquering Sunday firsts which won the Premier four years on the trot and although he signed, he never actually turned out. However he fought back to play again one day a weekend and via the Saturday Reserves slowly regained his touch and is now almost back to his best as he forms part of the defensive wall in Dave Smith’s senior side.  Although he considers himself one of the club’s veterans, Mick is in fact only 30 and we are confident there is plenty left in the tank yet for a long time to come. After winning a host of league and domestic awards whilst with Heathens and the Green, Mick was both surprised and proud to be honoured with a special Merit Award from The Patron two years ago … in many ways it symbolized his determination to come back and still make an impact at a decent level of football. Goalscoring is not Mick’s strongest point but he will willingly talk you through at length the two he has scored!  

Off the field of play, Mick is a family man and indeed his father Bob and brothers Andy and Anthony all have strong past managing and playing connections with the Green.  Aside from football, he likes going to the gym, eating out, snowboarding, hot holidays, sports cars; while he loves all Rocky films, Rambo, Shameless and Lost. Dislikes include Brussel sprouts and suicide bombers. Favourite reads: Da Vinci Code, FHM, Nuts and Zoo. For music, Mick prefers Hed kandi, R&B and Classic Old School Hip Hop while he names his favourite holiday destination as the Dominican Republic. Favourite drink is vodka and coke and tops for food is Steph’s shepherds pie. A Cambridge United supporter, Mick also follows Manchester United as his dad has always supported them. 

Although he has an interesting career behind him, it is the present and future that really excites Mick as he wants the Green to grow bigger and bring back those winning ways: “The club has picked up many major honours of which I am glad to have been a part of. But now I want us to return to winning ways, be back on top, and once again be the club that everyone wants to join in Ashford.  My ambitions are very clear: to keep playing well and not retire yet and also to get my son playing for the Green. Then he can go off and earn me loads of money at a top flight footy team! Lol!” Talking generally, Mick is not too comfortable with the gushing political correctness and sanitisation of the game he loves: “Football needs to have more grit. I’m fed up with the stupid, whining blokes who can’t take a tackle and dive to gain a free kick. Old rules footy should come back where you could tackle hard and not get booked. You know, those days of ‘Chopper Harris’!” 

5 LIAM SMITH 

Manchester United fan Liam was born locally and makes up the trio of the Smith Family Green lads who have devoted themselves to fighting for a successful future for our club. Aged 21 and under the Libra star sign, Liam’s first season with us was 2008-9 when he ended with 21 appearances and one goal (away to Lewisham in a thrilling 3-3 draw). Previous clubs are Folkestone Invicta Under 18s, Ashford Under 18s and Lydd Town; while on Sundays prior to last season he played for Churchills. Honours in the game to date include winning the Mush League and the County Cup with Invicta and the Weald of Kent Charity Shield with the Lydders. Defender Liam is one of those chaps that just loves playing and his approach is so refreshing: “I just want to play at as high a level as I can and one day become a coach or manager. Yes, I love my football and will do anything for three points”. 

In his free time, Liam enjoys going out with his mates and spending time with the people he loves plus drinking Fosters [Dr Peppers is his favourite soft drink]. As for dislikes: “Everyone knows I hate losing and also I can’t stand Liverpool fans living in the past (although I used to be one!”) Favourite films are Hurricane and Football Factory whilst on TV the programmes Liam most likes are Prison Break and, you’ve guessed it, MOTD. Liam says he enjoyed Lanzarote a few years back but would like the chance to holiday in Mexico. Asked about his music preferences, Liam says: “I will listen  to anything as long as I ain’t got the hump!” Spag Bolognese though definitely came out on top as his favourite food. 

But it is when talk returns to the Green that Liam bristles with enthusiasm and demonstrates his passion to play a role in getting us back to the pinnacle of local football. “I would like the club to show more togetherness, I know the facilities need improving but that will come in time. I feel proud to have joined the club that has traditionally been the best in Ashford and who want the glory days back. I am very committed and once I pull on that Green jersey I would do anything for a victory. The snipers look at Bromley Green and think that they have had their day…but let me tell you it’s only the beginning. With the right blend of youth players, and experienced quality players, teams will fear us. We will dominate again”. 

6 LEE MILTON 

Born in the William Harvey (the hospital, not the pub) twenty-seven year old ‘Milts’ is an Aries who, in his own words, joined Bromley Green “… so long ago that I can’t remember”. In fact it is almost fifteen years since as a long-haired mischievous rascal that Lee, nicknamed ‘Shirley’, first adopted the Green as part of his family – or was it the other way round!? Back in the 1970s, Lee’s father Kenny, a skilful wide attacking player, featured in the same side as The Patron Dave Homewood and The President Chris Dorsett and of course brothers Ricky and Joe are also great football devotees. Aside from the Green, Lee’s other love in the game [just like Vice President Ian Holloway and Green Army man Binsy] is Tottenham Hotspur. 

Our Chairman Stan Donald quite rightly selects the word ‘Loyalty’ to illustrate what sets Bromley Green FC apart from all the others and Lee is the epitome of a true clubman; whether we are winning everything in sight or as now preparing to bring in a new influx of players to ensure we dominate both days once more. If a first team game is off, Lee will be the first on the phone trying to grab a game with the reserves as he simply enjoys playing full stop. There is no need to ask Milts who he is playing for at the end of each season which speaks volumes for his loyalty and, as he often reminds everybody “There is only one club in Ashford”. But the proof of Lee’s commitment and reliability is reflected in his record with well over 500 senior appearances and 100 goals. In addition to many internal awards at the club, years of playing at junior and a high standard have brought a cupboard full of honours both from Saturday and Sunday football. But Lee does not feel he has finished the job yet as there is a host of young lads now finding their feet at the Green: “We must encourage the youngsters because making sure we are prepared for the future is so important”. 

Away from football, Lee enjoys drinking Stella [well, I think we all knew that], his favourite food is spaghetti Bolognese, and any holiday will do as long as it is awash with alcohol! On the screen The Shawshank Redemption and Match of the Day come out on top; for music, legendary group Status Quo are chosen and unsurprisingly it is the sports section of newspapers that Lee finds most interesting. 

Patron’s footnote: I have known Lee since he was a small boy. He was not, in all honesty, always the perfect little angel but we forged an immediate mutual respect and that holds to this day. Along with great buddy Macca, he used to come and ‘help’ me at work after school; but some antics drove me to the edge – such as driving off one night in my transit van full of auction items! 

If I had suggested fifteen years ago that one day Lee will be an Honorary Vice President of Bromley Green FC I would have been ridiculed. I know how proud Lee is of this title and I also expect that as he grows older, he will make sure there is always a comforting arm for any lad who is struggling to come to terms with the complexities that life can throw at us. For that is what our great club is about … putting people before glory-hunting … earning both respect and success … looking out for each other when things are not so rosy. 

On the field Lee learned so much at a young age and his game developed through practice and regular training (for years he did not miss a single training session – the only time he was absent he received a bollocking from me…he explained that he had been out with me all day on the piss. So!? I was there. If only things were that serious these days). From a one-footed winger, getting sent off for ‘attitude’ in school games, and going nowhere, he worked hard and has admirably played in just about every position for the club except keeper. My memories of Lee as he grew up are many [some not suitable for publication!] and I hope he continues to enjoy playing while using his experience to help kids coming through both on and off the field. Congratulations again on your 500 Lee and of course the great honour of a Vice Presidency. No-one can ever take away what you have achieved … see it as the start though. Once a Green boy, always a Green boy. And I can still drink you under the table! DH 

7 SEAN TONG 

Currently playing in a forward role, Sean is in his second season at the Green and is hoping to establish himself in both the Saturday and Sunday Reserves squads. Sean is keen, always attends training, and we hope he continues his development with the club. 

Unfortunately Sean was not selected for regular football for the 2009-10 season and is not currently on the playing staff but we wish him well

 

8 REECE HAGGER 

Reece broke into the Sunday first team during the 2008-9 season before becoming injured whilst playing elsewhere; which unfortunately led to him missing the Sheber Cup final win.  A Gemini, locally born Reece has loads of potential and we hope he plays a big part in the club’s future whether it be at full back or in the centre of defence . He has already won the Youth Player of the Year award and there should be plenty more to follow. Former clubs include Stanhope Rangers, Metro and Wittersham. Although he has been with us a while, Reece is still only 18 and he carries ambitions to force his way into both the Green senior sides before too long. Reece’s favourite pastime is sleeping! He does not like being out of work and he supports Arsenal. Some favourites: On the screen ‘Family Guy’, music easy listening, holiday New Forest; while Stella tops the drinks favourites and a half pounder with chips is Reece’s choice of food. 

 9 MARK HAZELL 

Mark joined us at the beginning of the 2009-2010 campaign, having previously played for Ali at Aldington. Such is the manager’s confidence in him, that Mark was appointed team captain for the Saturday Reserves on his arrival at the Green. 

Unfortunately Mark decided not to stay when Ali Mehmet resigned as Saturday Reserves manager

10 SHAWN DADD 

Versatile Shawn is in training for his fourth season at the Green having joined us as a goalkeeper before preferring a role in defence. Drafted into the Sunday first team three seasons ago as deputy keeper, Shawn played a vital role in our cup successes. He is determined to improve his disciplinary record as he continues to develop his game. 

Spotlight form to be completed and profile updated… 

11 MATT WEDGE 

Matt, son of manager Phil, is playing some of the best football of his career and would surely have far more first team games under his belt with a better disciplinary record. As well as his father, Matt’s grandfather Ernie Wedge and his uncle (Kevin Godden) of course used to manage sides at the Green so the family connection is long established. Now twenty-three, Matt, who was born at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, is about to begin his seventh year at the club, having previously appeared for Wye. Happy either in midfield or up front he makes no secret of his aims: “I want to score in every match and I want us win”. Matt is currently captaining the Sunday Reserves where all he asks for is fairness from officials: “I know referees have a hard job but sometimes it is hard to understand their decisions”. Manchester United follower Matt has won the Ashford Charity Trophy and the Sheber Cup while with the Green and he feels that our rebuilding now “…with all the superstars gone…” will soon see the trophies returning. Matt’s likes are beer, especially Stella, curries, and watching Eastenders. Favourite film is Football Factory and for reading it is NUTS/ZOO. For holidays Matt is not fussy as long as there is plenty of cheap beer! Returning to matters on the field, Matt feels that sometimes managers show favouritism: “I just wish managers would pick players who are in form and not simply on reputation. But generally speaking we are doing well now as a club and I believe we should be doing even more to bring the youngsters through the ranks…Green Army!” Picture Matt receives his 100 senior appearances award from Trent Thomas at the 2009 presentation evening at the Elwick Club. 

12 RICKY MILTON 

Defender Ricky is a one-club man, steadily establishing himself over the years. He is benefitting from training harder than ever before in pre-season and is predicted to have another successful season. 

Please talk to me about updating profile Ricky. DH. 

 

13 LINTON HAYLES 

Formerly of  Banstead Athletic and Chipstead, ‘Rocky’ joined us at the start of last season and has made a big impact … profile to follow… 

 

 

14 CHRIS CLOKE 

 

Chris joined us during pre-season in 2009 hoping to establish himself as a long-term keeper both Saturdays and Sundays. 

Patron’s footnote: Chris moved to London during the season and we wish him well in his new environment. 

15 SHAUN CURRY 

A former Green youth player, Shaun returned to the club last season after a long spell away and has developed into a key player on Sundays. Man of the match in the Sheber Cup win over Brewmaster Reserves, Shaun, comfortable either in midfield or at the back, has the ability to be knocking on the first team door. 

Shaun won the Managers Player of the Season award at the 80th anniversary dinner but there are rumours that he is about to hang his boots up.

 16 ASHLEY WEBSTER 

Prolific goalscorer Ashley has been with the club for several years, originally coming through the youth ranks. Saturday Reserves Managers Player 2009-2010.  

Ash: Profile needs updating … please speak to me when we are down the ground. Thanks. DH. 

  

17 DARYLL HAGGER 

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 18 JOHN LOCKETT 

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 19 TERRY PERK 

Dr Terry Perk, who first joined the Green in 1987 as a youth player together with his twin Michael, epitomises much of what the club aims to stand for: loyalty, fair play and pursuance of excellence both on and off the field of play. A Taurus, 35-year-old Terry was born in Pembury but now lives in Folkestone with his wife Traore and their two young children. He lists his other clubs as Whitstable Town and Ossett Albion. 

Although he loves his football, and most sports, Terry is not an avid supporter of any of the major teams and prefers to devote his time and efforts to grass roots football; illustrated by his role as the Green’s Welfare Officer and keenness to to be at the helm of the exciting new developments at the Swan Ground. Indeed he cites the next two years as vital in the club’s short-term development and steady progress towards higher status in the fullness of time. 

Recent years on the club’s Executive Committee tend to pale Terry’s qualities as a versatile performer and, when he avoids niggling injuries, there is no doubt he still has the ability to play a significant role on the park. For many seasons a skilful marauder with pace, Terry now usually finds himself in defence. His 328 senior appearances would be considerably higher had it not been for a number of years away from the area studying and working. But there is no reason why he cannot improve on his tally of 97 goals when the new season gets under way. A 5-year Loyalty Award in 1994 preceded a few years away but he returned to full-time action and in 2006 received the Distinguished Service Award. Honours began in 1992 with the Peter Knott Memorial Trophy for the Most Improved Player while the Sunday First Team Player of the Year and the Chairman’s Endeavour Award were both received in 1994. Two special moments for Terry will always be his election as a Vice President and in 2008 the winning of the club’s premier accolade,  the Bill Mickelborough Clubman of the Year Award. In 2009 Terry reached the 300 senior appearances milestone but his immediate ambition is to get into the record books with 100 goals for the club [sitting on 97 prior to the 2010-11 campaign, fingers crossed it should not be too long coming]. Over the years, Terry has amassed a large number of awards on both Saturdays and Sundays, including four Sunday Premier League titles on the trot, Ashford Charity and League Cups but he is just as happy doing a job in a reserves side.  

Likes and dislikes: Film, Art and Reading are positives but chief dislike is wasting time. Fav read=Eco’s Foucault’s Pendulum; and there is a passion for Tarkovsky’s Stalker; music=most Jazz, Indy or Funk; fav drink is tea and when eating out Terry goes for Steak and Chips. 

Terry clearly has a pivotal role to play in the club for many years to come and it is no surprise that his first priority mirrors what we are all seeking: “I want us to start dominating the local scene again”. 

20 MARTYN DALBY 

Seventeen-year-old Martyn is in his fourth season at the club and holds the distinction of winning the Youth Clubman of the Year accolade in 2007 and 2008; the latter being the first recipient of the Tommy Stafford Memorial Cup. A loyal clubman, Martyn is not getting enough football at present but hopefully he will take his chances when they arrive and establish himself as a regular. Arsenal supporter Martyn has played mainly at right back but could well develop into a centre back. 

 * Editor’s footnote: Martyn will be part of the new Saturday A team squad which is preparing for the 2010-11 season

  

 24 ROBBIE GREENFIELD 

Robbie, also known as Rob, Bert or Tad, is comfortable either in the middle of midfield or operating out wide. Born on 22 March 1989 in the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Robbie joined the Green in season 2008-2009 from Ashford Borough.Honours at Bromley Green: Robbie is proud to have been voted Sunday 1st team players player of the year in his first season with the club. His league and cup honours in the game include winning  the East Kent Youth League Cup with borough under 17s having come runners up the previous year.

What would you like to see the club do more of?  “Keeping the teams together and getting them stronger and stronger to bring the winning (trophies, leagues and cups) days back to the Green.” 

32 TOMMY LOCKETT

35 MARK BENNETT

Twenty-two-year-old Libran Mark is in his second season at club after joining from Ashford Victoria in October 2009 to play Sunday football in the Green Reserves. Born locally, his ambition in the game is to win more trophies at the Green. Mark supports Spurs as his major club and his main dislike … well it is Gooners!

In his spare time Mark enjoys “…time with the Mrs and little girl Lacey”, watching films and PS3. He does not read but his favourite film and TV is Lock Stock … and Ali G. For music he prefers Hip Hop and Drum ‘n’ Bass while for a holiday the choice is Majorca.

Food favourite is scampi and chips and best drink is vodka and lilt with ice.  Asked what he would like to see the club do more of, he says “New kit for the reserves”. In general he feels that “Bromley Green is a shit hot club to play for with a great  bunch of lads”.

50 RYAN FITZGERALD 

Wide player Ryan is a local lad in his second season at the Green whom we believe still has to fulfil his potential and to this end hopefully he will get more 90-minute games rather than at present when he seems to be hauled off far too often for no apparent reason. Twenty-one on 18 November last year, Ryan’s honours in the game to date have been mainly at Under 11 level with Great Chart Colts and in small side competitions. However, he was chuffed at being voted Supporters Player of the Year for 2009-2010. His other clubs are Ashford Borough, Ashford Under 18s and Fox Sunday. His ambition in the game is to play for many years yet and to try and get in the first teams and play at the highest level possible. A Chelsea fan, Ryan’s other interest away from football is poker and he often plays on the internet and at casinos. Biggest hate is losing: “Whatever I’m playing, I cannot stand to lose. And I also dislike Brussel sprouts!” Favourite read is poker legend Doyle Brunson’s Super System on Poker while top films are Green Street and Rock n Rola. For music preferences, Ryan lists Garage, R&B and Drum & Base; while for holidays “…anywhere hot, in fact anywhere but Ashford!” Fav drink is Budweiser and Ryan says he likes ‘hot food’ such as Chicken Tikka Masala (you call that hot Mr F – perhaps at the Curry Night I can introduce you to proper ’hot’ food!). Ryan says he enjoys being at the Green but would like the club to give more chances to players to prove themselves in the first teams. “I think it is a very well run club even if the subs are a bit pricy”. 

51 MICHAEL DOYLE 

Born locally, twenty-six-year-old Michael Doyle (aka Calum Devonport) is a Pisces. Defender Michael, sponsored by ‘Keith Cornell Waste Paper’, has proved a great signing and has arguably been the Saturday first team’s most consistent performer in recent months. In fact he won the Players Player of the Year but claims to be “…still adjusting my sights to find my first goal”. 

Former clubs include Bliby, Kennington, Mersham and Charing but Michael really wants to start getting among the silverware with the Green: “I’m sure I’ve won something but the dust must be inches in depth as it has been a while!” 

Michael is conscious that footballers have a relatively short career and his ambitions are just to keep playing and “…achieve what I can, as nobody knows how long they have left in them.” A ‘Dirty Leeds’ supporter, Michael’s main like is ‘winning. Also he is a rugby fan and generally in life enjoys having a laugh. As for dislikes, not surprising ‘losing’ comes out on top; but equally Michael can’t bear having to watch from the side when injured or suspended. Another pet hate is Corrie. 

Some favourites: for a newspaper The Sun gets the nod while best film is Top Gun. Watching TV Michael loves any sport show, plus Top Gear and Two and a Half Men. Music choices are Kings of Leon and Razorlight. Favourite holiday destination is Bali, lager for a drink, and for eating Michael enjoys Chilli or as he says “…you can’t beat a Sunday roast”. 

Michael has high expectations that the club will regain its former respect on the field: “I would like to see more from the club but I think everything is moving in the right direction. I remember the days when any Bromley Green team was never beaten until the final whistle and that is the spirit we must get back.” 

54 Ryan Elliott Norman  

As the 2010-2011 season approaches, long-serving Lee is in training to make a comeback after three years of injury hell that has coincided with the club’s poor spell. Things are on the up now though and he desperately wants to resume a career that saw him rise to being acknowledged as one of the best central defenders of the modern era.