Bromley sack manager Neil Smith

Bromley have sacked manager Neil Smith – ending the South Londoner’s 11-year coaching spell with the National League club .

The Lambeth-born former midfielder, who had spells with Gillingham, Fulham and Reading, took permanent charge of the South London club in April 2016 after a short period in caretaker charge.

Bromley are in the seventh and final play-off position but losr 3-1 to league leaders Sutton United at Hayes Lane on Tuesday.

They had taken 10 points from their last six matches.

Bromley owner Robin Stanton-Gleaves told the club’s website: “This has been a difficult decision to make and one that has not been taken lightly. Having continued to review first-team performances and developments over an extended period of time, I now believe a change in leadership is required for us to progress further on our journey.

“Neil has undoubtedly played an integral part in pushing the club forward both on and off the pitch. He has given academy scholars first-team opportunities and his work within our community on bringing players and supporters closer together has been invaluable. I know supporters will never forget him guiding us to an appearance at Wembley Stadium for the first time since 1949, in an FA Trophy final.”

“He has had my full respect and support during my chairmanship and I’d like to take this opportunity on behalf of everyone at Bromley Football Club to place on record our sincere thanks to Neil for all the work he has done during his near decade with the club and wish him all the very best for the future.”

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