BFCtv, brought to you by Skillcrown, brings you highlights from Saturday’s friendly between Bromley Academy and Crystal Palace Under 18’s that took place on the stadium pitch ahead of the first team’s opening pre-season fixture with Fulham.
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After two years of dedicated hard work, Bromley Football Club academy scholars received their A-Level and BTEC results on Thursday 15th August. All players celebrated attaining their A-Level and BTEC final grades and are now concentrating on making the next step in their educational and football pathway destinations.
For example, players such as Louis Davidson, who achieved the highest grade possible at BTEC level, triple distinction star, has been offered to study sport and exercise science at two prestigious universities in Surrey and Chichester. Whilst Thomas Songu is heading straight into the educational and qualification pathway via the U23’s, after attaining Distinction, Distinction, Merit. He will also be joined by Alex Brefo who has represented the first team during pre-season and will also be signed to the Clubs U23 side.
Academy director Mark Hammond proudly commented; “All players have excelled in their two years as football students, gaining outstanding results at both A-Level and BTEC. This positivity will help inspire the future scholars with their two years ahead and hopefully they can mirror the success of the players mentioned above.”
Bromley FC Academy, proudly supported by Go Travel, invites current year 11 or year 12 students to apply to join the unique two year educational and football scholarship programme from September 2019. Players may chose to study A levels or the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and will have the opportunity to gain FA Level 1 & 2 coaching qualifications. Successful candidates will play and train at the home of Bromley FC.
This is a great opportunity for talented young players to follow a bespoke syllabus designed in accordance with the National League and the Football League Elite Player Performance Plan delivered by UEFA qualified coaches.
The Club are holding it’s last chance trial this coming Friday 23rd August at Bromley FC 5-7pm on the main stadium pitch. To apply for the final trial in our Boys Academy please complete the form below;
The Club and Academy had numerous loan and dual registration players in action for their other sides at the weekend. U23 manager Danny Mills gives us the lowdown on how they got on!
Klaudio Krasniqi and Alex Brefo both featured in Lordswood FC’s 3-3 draw with Erith Town and both are doing very well so far.
Lewis Miller played for Lewisham Borough in their 4-3 win against Snodland Town, whilst Billy Craske and Briggs Ojemen both played in Glebe’s 2-0 defeat to Deal Town.
Bryan Akongo has played every game for Farnborough this season and an influential performance on Saturday helped them to a 3-1 win against Beaconsfield Town.
I also wanted to say it’s been a very exciting pre-season campaign for us, with some excellent players coming in to join the development set up.
Our season kicks off this Friday vs Sutton United at Hayes Lane, kickoff 8pm. We’d love your support under the floodlights!
Ones to watch this season and those who have particularly impressed me during pre season are Brandon Chambers, D’Jean Spencer, Jaedon Phillips, Jude Arthurs, Bobby Mills and Novell Bruce.
Academy graduates Klaudio Krasniqi, Alex Brefo, Rodney Adamon, Juliano Marku have impressed already, and we expect big things from them.
Second year scholars who have made the step up this season are AJ Martin, who has been exceptional during pre season, as well as Harry Thomas, Shiake Kamara Fiky and Kayne De’Silva, all of whom have been regularly featuring in U23 fixtures during the off season.
Lastly, another one to watch is Ollie Farmer, coming back after an ACL full rupture. He is starting to regain his fitness and is being reintroduced into full contact training. Ollie will definitely be one to watch for the season if he can get himself fully fit.
Bromley Football Club are delighted to announce that our Academy has been granted Full Status by the National League. Academy Director Mark Hammond shared his delight on the news…
“As part of the National League Youth Academy 2019-20 Category 4 application the Club had an audit on the 2nd July and we were successfully granted full status as well as receiving excellent feedback guaranteeing the future of our Academy.
This represents very positive news for the Club, the Academy and U23s side. An enormous effort went on behind the scenes from staff such as Tom Beaumont (Head of Education), Sue Whittaker (Head of Academy Operations) and support was provided by senior staff at the Club such as 1st Team Manager, Neil Smith.
We were assessed in key performance indicators, further commended on our Vision Football syllabus and player pathway. Although it was a very challenging process, as a Club we aim to take advantage of the opportunity to be compared with EPPP Football League Academies and to identify areas where we can improve.
The Academy we will receive a one day assessment visit this season (2020) by the F.A. and National League to ensure we have successfully worked towards the 2020-21 season.
I would like to thank the Club and staff involved to help ensure the Club is preparing for the future and are moving in the right direction.”
(Photo: Academy Director Mark Hammond receiving our Full Status certificate from the National League CEO Michael Tattersall)
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Kerry Ogbeifun started for Hartley Wintney and played 60 minutes in their 0-0 draw with Gosport Borough in the BetVictor Southern Premier League South Division.
Billy Craske and Briggs Ojemen started in Glebe’s 2-1 win against Erith and Belvedere on Bank Holiday Monday.
Ollie Tanner was called up to the bench the first team fixture away to Maidenhead United, having played for Neil Smith’s side during pre-season, making an impression.
The Club’s Professional Development team saw off the challenge of Sutton United at Hayes Lane on Friday evening, as their Suburban League Campaign got underway.
A first half which saw the visitors hit the woodwork twice ended scoreless, setting up a make or break second half for the two sides.
Bobby Mills broke the deadlock just three minutes into the second half with a bullet header from a corner, before D’Jean Spencer made it two just seven minutes after, smashing home from close range after another corner had been headed across goal.
Ryan Ferrari reduced the deficit with 12 minutes remaining, sending a stunning long range effort dipping under the crossbar, but Ollie Tanner made sure of the win on 88 minutes, finishing off a solo run with a shot across goal and into the bottom corner.
The Club continue to cast a beady eye over how its U23 and Academy players are getting on in their respective loan and dual registration spells.
Billy Craske, Anthony Dwyer and Briggs Ojemen all started in Glebe’s FA Vase win against Guildford City. Billy and Anthony both scored in this match.
Klaudio Krasniqi and Alex Brefo started in Lordswood’s 2-0 win over Saltdean in the FA Trophy.
Lewis Miller assisted two goals for Lewisham Borough in their 3-1 win against Croydon.
The Club continue to cast a beady eye over how its U23 and Academy players are getting on in their respective loan and dual registration spells.
Billy Craske and Anthony Dwyer both started in Glebe’s victory against Bearstead. Billy assisted two goals, and Anthony scored two, making it a successful weekend for the Chislehurst based side.
Bobby Mills featured for 20 minutes for Hampton & Richmond in their last minute 3-2 defeat to Concord Rangers.
Bryan Akongo started in Farnborough’s 3-0 victory over Ashford United, impressing in the match.
The Club continue to cast a beady eye over how its U23 and Academy players are getting on in their respective loan and dual registration spells.
Anthony Dwyer and Billy Craske both played and impressed yet again for Glebe on Saturday, with the former scoring the second goal in a 3-0 win for our Chislehurst based neighbours.
Klaudio Krasniqi, Alex Brefo and Shaike Kamara played in Lordswood’s 1-0 defeat to Sheppey United, whilst Bryan Akongo featured in Farnborough’s 1-0 loss to Blackfield & Langley.
Meanwhile, the Bromley U23’s recorded a 3-1 victory over Corinthian under the lights at Hayes Lane on Saturday, with stunning strikes from Brandon Chambers, Ollie Tanner and Jaedon Phillips sealing the win, despite the Ravens falling behind with just four minutes on the clock.
The U23s are in action again this coming Friday 20th September at Hayes Lane, kickoff 8pm against Sevenoaks Town reserves, with admission FREE for all supporters.
Bromley have been drawn at home to Crowborough Athletic or Corinthian, during the week commencing 30th September.
The two sides meet this Friday, with the Ravens facing the winners. A date for the fixture will be confirmed in due course.
The Girls Academy, proudly supported by Go Travel, picked up a 2-2 draw against Basildon at home on Wednesday in the National Football Youth League.
It was a positive home result for the Girls side with their next fixture being an away trip to Bournemouth next Wednesday, we wish them all the best on their travels!
The stand out result from the Boys Academy was a 4-0 away win for our second year U18s at Woking. The squad delivered a very professional performance on a difficult surface with the goals scored by Sam Awatefe, John Adebiyi, Shaike Kamara and Denell Webb.
The FA Youth Cup is back next week with our U18s taking on Corinthian in the First Round proper. The tie takes place this coming Tuesday 1st October at Hayes Lane and we would love to see you showing your support to the young Ravens. Full details on the fixture will be confirmed shortly.
As ever the Club would like to thank our Academy sponsors; Go Travel, Skillcrown, LifeLab.
The Club continue to cast a beady eye over how its U23 and Academy players are getting on in their respective loan and dual registration spells.
Last week, Klaudio Krasniqi and Alex Brefo featured in Lordswood’s match against Chatham Town.
This week, Juljiano Marku and Alex Brefo played in Lordswood’s defeat to Welling Town, whilst Bryan Akongo featured in Farnborough’s loss to Tiverton Town.
BFCtv, courtesy of Skillcrown, brings you the best of the action from the FA Youth Cup clash between Bromley and Corinthian.
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The Club continue to cast a beady eye over how its U23 and Academy players are getting on in their respective loan and dual registration spells.
Anthony Dwyer and Briggs Ojemen featured in Glebe’s 4-3 win over Bearstead.
This week, Juljiano Marku featured in Lordswood’s defeat to Corinthians, whilst Ryan Coltress and Quendrim Murselaj turned out for Greenwich Borough in their 3-2 reverse to Deal Town.
Bromley’s Professional Development side will play host to Woking this Friday 11th October, kickoff 8pm at the Westminster Waste Stadium.
The Bar will be open for Bromley supporters serving a range of alcoholic drinks and snacks, whilst the Ravens Nest will be open serving hot food and soft drinks.
Come along and back Danny Mills’ side, admission is FREE!
Bromley will play away to Aveley in the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Youth Cup on Friday 18th October, KO 7:45pm.
The young Ravens progressed in the previous round by beating Corinthian 6-1 in wet and windy conditions at the Westminster Waste Stadium.
Admission prices at Parkside for the 3rd Qualifying Round tie are £4 for Adults and £2 for Kids. It would be great to see as many of you over in Essex on the night supporting the team!
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BFCtv, sponsored by Skillcrown, brings you goals from a selection of Academy fixtures from yesterday’s round of games. A full round-up of this week’s results can be seen below.
BFCA Results Wednesday 9th October:
BFCA National League U17s progressed in the National League U19 Alliance Cup on Wednesday 9th October. They faced a tough trip to Welling United and came away with a 1-0 win. A penalty scored by Dylan Pratt was enough for the 1st Years who now progress into the next round of the cup.
BFCA TRS Year 13 Development A Squad beat Ravens Wood away 3-1 having been 1-0 down at half-time. Goals from captain Harry Pointing (featuring at the end of the highlights above), Nadeer Zeddini and Kobi Bowers sealed the win.
BFCA TRS Year 13 Development B Squad won 4-2 against Northfleet Tech also at home on the Stadium pitch. Goals were scored by Sam Ekoja, Moyosola Williams, Taylor Dale and Stefan Anekwe.
BFCA ECFA Development Squad A were victorious at home, winning 3-0 against Pro Direct. A brace from Sami Hamache was added to by Andreas Aranganathan to round off the 3-0 win.
BFCA ECFA Development Squad B beat Boreham Wood in a thrilling game that ended in a 4-3 win. A hat-trick from Kemal Tur and a goal from Ronnie Spinks secured the win on the Stadium pitch at Hayes Lane.
TRS A-Level Elite Squad were in action in the KSFA North Kent Premier, losing 3-1 at Wilmington Grammar.
TRS A-Level Development were also in KSFA North Kent League action, picking up a 3-3 draw away at Langley Park.
The Club continue to cast a beady eye over how its U23 and Academy players are getting on in their respective loan and dual registration spells.
Billy Craske, Anthony Dwyer and Briggs Ojemen all started in Glebe’s FA Vase win against Guildford City. Billy and Anthony both scored in this match.
Klaudio Krasniqi and Alex Brefo started in Lordswood’s 2-0 win over Saltdean in the FA Trophy.
Lewis Miller assisted two goals for Lewisham Borough in their 3-1 win against Croydon.
Congratulations to the scholars who have been selected for the latest instalment of the Academy Team of the Week!
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Congratulations to the scholars who have been selected for the latest instalment of the Academy Team of the Week!
#WeAreBromley