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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.

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.

Definitely have him back. Surprised Rochdale have let him go…

Nothing to add really, just that our achilles heel coming out for the second half came back with a vengance and brutal teams like Bromley punish you for it.

The lads have done us all proud this season - only our second as a full-time professional club, and I'm sure we'll re-invest and consolidate our position next year.

Forza Alty.

Putting todays disappointment aside , huge congratulations and thanks to all at OUR great club for a fantastic season , we have grown so much since Phil and Neil arrived to where we now find ourselves . So proud to support the famous Alty FC for the last 56 years and onwards through great triumphs ,  heatbreaking disappointments , total elation and sheer agony  , it's a labour of love and would not have missed it all for anything. Roll on August .

The loss of Marriott told in the end. Recruiting quality that can fight for those places where we don’t have cover and potentially take those places will be crucial. As well as keeping the clear first XI

But we are a playoff club now. No-one to fear in the league next year. If we can keep the team together they’ve shown anything is possible. And they are a young team. The glass may not be overflowing but it’s way more than half full!

Bromley have the big game experience  and hopefully we will gain from this but in  the very big games in  recent years ie portsmouth in the cup  , halifax in the trophy semi  and today we have fallen short .