Smith Is Backed As Bromley's Board Talk Finances

The club are 14th in the National League in a season they hoped would see them have another push for the play-offs.

They recently lost 5-0 at Solihull Moors and only won once in their seven September matches.

But director Robin Stanton-Gleaves has taken the step of releasing a statement to address a number of issues - and threw his weight behind the boss.

“As a board, we are committed to Neil Smith and his management team and we believe that with some minor personnel changes, and a bit more luck with injuries, then we have a squad of players that will compete to the level achieved last year.

“This season will be all about how we finish and not how started, which of course is a reverse on last year.

“Off the pitch our plans continue to be exciting, albeit with some unfortunate delays on the new stand.

“I should comment on the financial stability of the club. In recent years we have all worked hard to find a business model that allows the club to operate and grow and not be dependent on a rich benefactor.

“This work is continuing successfully and last year’s accounts will show a remarkable turn on the previous year's accounts, and our aim is to continue this in the years ahead.

“The financial strength will give the club the stability it needs, and with all the initiatives going on and fulfilling their potential the income into the club will grow, and thereby the playing budget will increase, which will then allow Bromley FC to successfully compete at the next level of football.”