Disappointment as season ends for Bromsgrove Sporting
Photos by Richard Bowkett
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aturday April 25th should have been the last day of the season for Bromsgrove Sporting with a home match against Stratford Town, some sunny weather and a carnival atmosphere usually reserved for the final match. However with no possibility of playing any football before the end of May, the season came to an abrupt end in mid-March when the Southern League announced that the results of all matches played would be expunged meaning that there would be no promotions or relegations. The expectation is that the same teams will be playing in the league next season. Sporting should have played Alvechurch in the final of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup but as that was also cancelled, so the two teams will share the trophy for this season. Similarly with Sporting’s under 18 team who will have to share their County Cup with Halesowen Town. The early end has allowed close season maintenance to start early with a new automatic irrigation system in progress and refurbishment of the main stand. Planning for next season is difficult but manager Brendan Kelly is already talking to players whilst our Colts and Women’s teams are also recruiting. Please send any enquiries to hello@bromsgrovesporting.co.uk.
Meanwhile Sporting are trying to do their bit to help with the current crisis by opening the Victoria Ground every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to accept donations to Bromsgrove foodbanks. Also during the season, Sporting players build up a pool of money that is used to celebrate the end of the season. However with no celebration they have agreed to donate the money equally between Bromsgrove Community Support and MIND, the Club’s chosen charity for the season. See www.bromsgrovesporting.co.uk for more information.
by Phil Baker
Completely Bromsgrove
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