“We deserved better” – Goldberg

Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Tonbridge Angels brought an end to an encouraging Christmas period for Mark Goldberg’s Bromley side, two draws with Tonbridge in the space of five days has reignited the Lilywhites push for survival.

The Lilywhites arguably deserved more than just a point from both matches against Angels, but the performances have drastically improved giving all supporters renewed optimism and for boss Goldberg picking up points is the most important thing. Speaking to the News Shopper Goldberg said, “It was a boost that we got a draw, and with 19 games left, we've just got to keep picking up draws and wins.”

Bromley’s run of nine consecutive defeats in all competitions was halted as they picked up a hard fought point at Dorchester three weeks ago, along with the two points gained over the Angels, the Lilywhites were narrowly beaten at Farnborough to bring a promising end to a dismal 2011. Goldberg continued, “During the last three games, to be fair, I think the Farnborough, Dorchester and Tonbridge games, we deserved better out of them. It's fair to say we've stopped the rot, but now we've just got to start picking up some wins.”

The Kent-based club remain just a point outside of the Blue Square South relegation places but go into Saturday’s first match of 2012 in much better spirits. The character shown to fight back and stop the rot is something which the Lilywhites will need to show in abundance in order to stave off the threat of relegation.