Bromley’s long trip to the FA Cup third round

I should probably start by saying that I wasn’t originally going to go to Newcastle. With the game being on a Sunday, my son decided he didn’t want to travel as he’s in the middle of his GCSEs. I wasn’t sure about going up on my own, but my decision was made for me when my lovely wife and son bought me a ticket for Christmas.

The emotion I felt when I received the ticket caught me off guard. It made me realise that even though the club has changed almost beyond recognition in recent years, Bromley FC still really matters to me. After a bit of back-and-forth, two friends who I’ve travelled away with for years agreed to join me and get the band back together for one more road trip.

So with the decision made and plans sorted, it was time to look back as well as forward. Let’s set the scene and have a look at why this game is so important for Bromley Football Club and its fans.