Joining League Two for 24/25

[Grimsby Road]

A question for Fleetwood supporters. How are your finances with your owner in prison?

Fleetwood , Morecambe and Swindon must be one's to watch off the pitch ; not sure on Crawley now are they in a better state or is on field success masking them ?

 

[folletto]

Weird situation for me. Have followed Bromley for years as a second club, would never have expected them to potentially be a league below Charlton.

Bromley are actually a pretty decent side and play some good tempo football. The stadium has changed a lot in recent years and the new stand behind the goal is pretty hideous. As a home fan it's got some really nice additions like a new inside and outside bar kitted out with screens. I can't imagine the away end is particularly great. Easy enough to reach from all around the country though and it is walkable from the station and town centre though where there are plenty of pubs.

If they do go up the pitch will obviously get dug up and replaced which is actually a shame as it gets a lot of use from various youth, women's and community teams.

It's obviously not a big club but has potential as Bromley has a big population. I'd expect 15-20k Bromley at Wembley on Sunday. So between Bromley and Solihull, there could well be a higher attendance than playoff finals for Wrexham, Grimsby and Tranmere down the years. As for where they are the rest of the season - it's the biggest game in the clubs history and the club has a lot of fans who support Bromley as their second club after Charlton, Palace and Millwall. And yes they do have a section of pretty horrendous young fans who think they're hooligans, we will blame the Palace and Millwall lot for that

 

[Dan Phillips]

So it's going to be like Dartford away all over again then, by the sounds of things.

 

[valefan16]

So it's going to be like Dartford away all over again then, by the sounds of things.

Remember that one! Nice little ground though!

 

[gary]

Come on Solihull. Could do without the Bromley schooligans visiting Plough lane next season. It was bad enough last season with the wannabe Sutton schooligans smashing up the seats in the away end .

 

[Dan Phillips]

I'm leaning towards Solihull from what I've read so far.

Not fussed either way. A new ground whoever it is.

 

[codaplenty]

A question for Fleetwood supporters. How are your finances with your owner in prison?

I wish we knew mate, we lost £6m last year and I would think there will be another deficit this season. Our wages bill is currently £72k a week. I speak with my pals at the match and we all agree, how long can this continue. Of course the answer is simple, there is a weekly/monthly d/d from HM Prison where Pilley is to the football club, obvious really isn't it !!!

 

[Less than a mile (WAFC)]

Weird situation for me. Have followed Bromley for years as a second club, would never have expected them to potentially be a league below Charlton.

Bromley are actually a pretty decent side and play some good tempo football. The stadium has changed a lot in recent years and the new stand behind the goal is pretty hideous. As a home fan it's got some really nice additions like a new inside and outside bar kitted out with screens. I can't imagine the away end is particularly great. Easy enough to reach from all around the country though and it is walkable from the station and town centre though where there are plenty of pubs.

If they do go up the pitch will obviously get dug up and replaced which is actually a shame as it gets a lot of use from various youth, women's and community teams.

It's obviously not a big club but has potential as Bromley has a big population. I'd expect 15-20k Bromley at Wembley on Sunday. So between Bromley and Solihull, there could well be a higher attendance than playoff finals for Wrexham, Grimsby and Tranmere down the years. As for where they are the rest of the season - it's the biggest game in the clubs history and the club has a lot of fans who support Bromley as their second club after Charlton, Palace and Millwall. And yes they do have a section of pretty horrendous young fans who think they're hooligans, we will blame the Palace and Millwall lot for that

We played them at Wembley 2 years ago. There was nobody there.

 

[TheEndIsNigh]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1784943795802349804

Solihull tweeting that they’ve sold A THOUSAND tickets for Sunday doesn’t even count as tinpottery. Paper platery?

 

[The_Viking_Magpie]

Going to be quite the contrast in attendance compared to last season's National League showpiece occasion.

I've been to Solihull, I've been to Bromley, we beat Solihull, we don't beat Bromley, but past results aside the Schooligans is a very apt phrase. Hard to terrace banter with quite so many hand gesturing school kids.

Solihull please.

 

[Optipez]

It is a hard choice because they're both a bit tinpot but you'd have to say they've both been in the Play Off mix for a few years now, they've not just come from nowhere so they're not as left field as people have been making out. Without big traditional FL teams blocking their path last 2-3 years one or both would already have come up.

Whoever wins deserves it in the end. As you say they've been knocking on the door the last few years.

 

[folletto]

We played them at Wembley 2 years ago. There was nobody there.

Bromley took about 15k to that which isn’t bad going and this is a bigger game! It’s obviously not a long journey which helps but it’s easy to forget some of the relatively bigger clubs struggle to get those numbers to Wembley including Wrexham, was only 15k fans there in total for the trophy final in 2015

 

[EnglishRed]

Bromley took about 15k to that which isn’t bad going and this is a bigger game! It’s obviously not a long journey which helps but it’s easy to forget some of the relatively bigger clubs struggle to get those numbers to Wembley including Wrexham, was only 15k fans there in total for the trophy final in 2015

That was our third Wembley visit in three years, and North Ferriby brought about 50 fans. The previous time we went in the Trophy, against Grimsby, the crowd was 35000

That said 15k is more than most teams at that level would bring, apart from the larger ex league teams. Even taking account of the relative short distance from Bromley it's a good turn out.

 

[folletto]

That was our third Wembley visit in three years, and North Ferriby brought about 50 fans. The previous time we went in the Trophy, against Grimsby, the crowd was 35000

That said 15k is more than most teams at that level would bring, apart from the larger ex league teams. Even taking account of the relative short distance from Bromley it's a good turn out.

Yes it’s not meant to be a slight on anyone, more just pointing out it’s a decent turnout for Bromley and the club has the potential for a decent sized fan base

 

[Scum.]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1784943795802349804

Solihull tweeting that they’ve sold A THOUSAND tickets for Sunday doesn’t even count as tinpottery. Paper platery?

 

[EnglishRed]

Yes it’s not meant to be a slight on anyone, more just pointing out it’s a decent turnout for Bromley and the club has the potential for a decent sized fan base

Also, Bromley aren't bankrolled or anything are they? I don't like their style of football but it's impressive how they've built up year on year. Seem to invest a lot into youth development too.

 

[folletto]

Also, Bromley aren't bankrolled or anything are they? I don't like their style of football but it's impressive how they've built up year on year. Seem to invest a lot into youth development too.

A bit more investment in the last few years but nothing crazy and seem to be well run. The progress since I first started going is crazy although I do miss the days it was a smaller club

 

[Son of Cod]

Bromley took about 15k to that which isn’t bad going and this is a bigger game! It’s obviously not a long journey which helps but it’s easy to forget some of the relatively bigger clubs struggle to get those numbers to Wembley including Wrexham, was only 15k fans there in total for the trophy final in 2015

Didn't realise Bromley took that many to that, that's impressive to be fair. Similar to Wrexham though, in the last 5 seasons we've spent in the NL we've been to Wembley 4 times and West Ham once when they decided to not play the play off final at Wembley. Our playoff final in 2014/15 holds the attendance record for a NL match I believe.

I'm torn about which of these clubs I want to come up. Been once to both of them already and Bromley would be my second easiest match to get to from my home in Kent and I doubt I'd go to Solihull again whereas Bromley I definitely would. However, I cannot abide the deranged lunatic on the touchline for the home team. The man has a ridiculous chip on his back regarding us for no real reason so I don't want to see him succeed. I don't think I can face losing to Bromley and having their players sprint to the other side of the pitch to celebrate in front of us after every goal again.

 

[Si Robin]

I think I'm really on the Solihull Moors bandwagon. It looks a piece of piss to get to from Tewkesbury.

 

[Kauto Star]

Solihull for me. Bromley sound like a shithousery version of Sutton Utd and harder to get to for us.

Whichever team it is, I never thought I'd see the day we would be in the same league as either of them.

Thank God Chesterfield got their act together this season

 

[Less than a mile (WAFC)]

Bromley took about 15k to that which isn’t bad going and this is a bigger game! It’s obviously not a long journey which helps but it’s easy to forget some of the relatively bigger clubs struggle to get those numbers to Wembley including Wrexham, was only 15k fans there in total for the trophy final in 2015

Fair enough, I hadn't remembered there being that many.

 

[The_Viking_Magpie]

Didn't realise Bromley took that many to that, that's impressive to be fair. Similar to Wrexham though, in the last 5 seasons we've spent in the NL we've been to Wembley 4 times and West Ham once when they decided to not play the play off final at Wembley. Our playoff final in 2014/15 holds the attendance record for a NL match I believe.

I'm torn about which of these clubs I want to come up. Been once to both of them already and Bromley would be my second easiest match to get to from my home in Kent and I doubt I'd go to Solihull again whereas Bromley I definitely would. However, I cannot abide the deranged lunatic on the touchline for the home team. The man has a ridiculous chip on his back regarding us for no real reason so I don't want to see him succeed. I don't think I can face losing to Bromley and having their players sprint to the other side of the pitch to celebrate in front of us after every goal again.

The 2014/15 playoff final attendance is incredible at 47,000. Do you recall the split between the two fanbases?

 

[Grimsby Road]

The 2014/15 playoff final attendance is incredible at 47,000. Do you recall the split between the two fanbases?

Bristol Rovers outnumbered us ,they had around 28k us 19k if i remember correctly

 

[The_Viking_Magpie]

Bristol Rovers outnumbered us ,they had around 28k us 19k if i remember correctly

That's some serious support from Rovers, and very good from Grimsby too. Sensational numbers for that level , and more what you would expect at L1 level.

Playoff finals are very good barometers of a clubs true size and more accurately potential (size).

 

[Less than a mile (WAFC)]

That's some serious support from Rovers, and very good from Grimsby too. Sensational numbers for that level , and more what you would expect at L1 level.

Playoff finals are very good barometers of a clubs true size and more accurately potential (size).

To some extent a good barometer. Bristol Rovers have excellent support and did all season when they were in the conference yet in this example, isn't there a 50 minute train from Bristol to London (they have it good down South). Bit different for say Carlisle in the L2 play off final last year.

 

[LS Bantam]

Loads to factor in to that barometer, novelty for one that brings the day trippers, how recently you’ve played at Wembley, ease of getting there, distance from Wembley, the cost of it all. How often do the Prem teams fail to sell out the FA cup semi knowing one of them will be back a few weeks later.

 

[folletto]

On a more Charlton oriented note, we have a good working relationship with Bromley and some of our youngsters would really benefit from a local League Two loan

 

[valefan16]

Loads to factor in to that barometer, novelty for one that brings the day trippers, how recently you’ve played at Wembley, ease of getting there, distance from Wembley, the cost of it all. How often do the Prem teams fail to sell out the FA cup semi knowing one of them will be back a few weeks later.

Should do the Semi's at Old Trafford and Villa Park like the old days!

 

[THE LAST WALTZ]

That's some serious support from Rovers, and very good from Grimsby too. Sensational numbers for that level , and more what you would expect at L1 level.

Playoff finals are very good barometers of a clubs true size and more accurately potential (size).

In that case we are mahoosive as we took 45,000 for the final against Wigan (who had about 8,000).

 

[The_Viking_Magpie]

In that case we are mahoosive as we took 45,000 for the final against Wigan (who had about 8,000).

No, but definitely potentially mahoosive for certain. Only team in Kent after all.