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I suppose one of the first things we're taught in Sunday League is not to let the ball bounce - even more so on a pitch like that. Lewis Baines seems superhuman sometimes, but it was almost as if he took his cape off between 45-60 and that affected everyone else too. But the poor lad can't do it all on his own.

At the top end of the pitch, stating the bleeding obvious but you just need those Newby / Conn-Clarke set pieces to hit the target really. I think deep down we all started to think it might not be our day when we couldn't quite make the most of the backpass freekick.

As others have stated, available players will be knocking on the door to join us now, and IF we accept a bid for any of our players (thankfully I think the vast majority are now under contract) that'll give us the extra 10% to offer on wages which will potentially make a crucial difference if used across 2-3 different starting positions.

I don't begrudge the management team having a rest, but I'm sure they'll be itching to get going.

See you all in pre-season

proud of the lads.be proud of yourselves.But that carpet i have never seen a ball bounce so high must have been 8 foot for their second goal from that long throw,how can you defend against that.At 3-1 we did play better,it was just 10 minutes of bromley after the second half started.Next season the first 2 go up automaticly, so let keep the momentem going uder Phil and sorv's we have improved season on season.

A lot of excellent posts on here, and I can't disagree with any of them.
One of the characteristics of Phil Parkinson's and Neil Tolson's tenure is that they seem to learn as they go on. That's not a bad thing - quite the contrary - and while we may occasionally take a step back, that is usually followed by three steps forward, so I can't see us following Boreham Wood or Dartford who were in the playoffs in 2023 then relegated in 2o24.

Phil and Neil will now have more idea of wbat is needed, or what nous if you like, to achieve success in the playoffs, and I am sure that will be addressed.

It has been a great season and we have been competing at the highest level we have for nearly thirty years.

Some brilliant posts there. My Stockport-supporting cousin messaged me saying that he was glad we didn't get promoted as we wouldn't be ready for L2 yet and I think he's probably right. I've watched quite a lot of L2 football this season and I think whoever goes up will really struggle.

After an encouraging opening 45 minutes, our hopes effectively evaporated in that sorrowful nine-minute implosion early in that second half.

Alas, some woeful defending at a couple of set pieces completely changed the complexion of the game and allowed Bromley to gain momentum (mind you, that heinous pitch should be credited with an assist for that second goal).

The excellent third goal was a killer, and although we did clip their crossbar from a couple of free kicks, you couldn't really envisage a way back for us.

Disappointed, naturally, but not entirely surprised by that outcome. Bromley outmuscle you, It's just what they do to great effect.

Nonetheless, it's been a superb and entertaining season during which we have exceeded most people's expectations.

I think that the key objective on the playing front now is to increase the depth of talent within the squad. I didn't really feel that our bench today contained anyone who could turn the tide back in our favour.

The club has achieved gargantuan progress in recent seasons, both on and off the pitch, and we can only hope that things continue to move in the right direction.

Splendid support and noise from the Alty supporters this afternoon, too.

Spot on. I don’t think we’ve quite got the nous as a Conference play off side just yet. Bromley on their pitch was always going to be a tall order-they are a horrible side to play against. Getting them & Boreham Wood out of the division Id be pleased with.

We have a strong spine of the team & all relatively young so well placed for next season. I don’t think we need a whole lot in. A fit Crankshaw, the chance to play Marriot & Wilson together intrigues & some back up for Linney who I’m sure will score more next year. I’d also like to hear what the Boards current off the field thinking is (ground, pitch, etc). Next season we need to push on again to become one of those sides who are always there or thereabouts.

We'll do it next year.
First play offs in the North we lost at Chorley. The following year we won them.
We'll do the same next year.
Come on you Supers we'll always love you!

Three reasons why I now hope that Bromley go on to defeat Solihull in next Sunday's Play-Off Final:

(i) it would mean at least one less expedition down to the south east next season;

(ii) we can actually manage to win football matches aginst Solihull;

(iii) we won't have to play on Bromley's godawful artificial pitch again. (In fact, if they do achieve promotion and then have to dig up the wretched thing, I may even volunteer to take a spade down to Kent and help them out).

All very valid points.

I blame Trafford Council for sending a good luck message.

Three reasons why I now hope that Bromley go on to defeat Solihull in next Sunday's Play-Off Final:

(i) it would mean at least one less expedition down to the south east next season;

(ii) we can actually manage to win football matches against Solihull;

(iii) we won't have to play on Bromley's godawful artificial pitch again. (In fact, if they do achieve promotion and then have to dig up the wretched thing, I may even volunteer to take a spade down to Kent and help them out).   

Weird bounce. We deal with that we are golden.

Solihull at Wembley should be our dream outcome.

Let's get tomorrow done.

Correct. Alas, we didn't.