Bromley boss Mark Goldberg pays tribute to departing favourite Danny Waldren

BROMLEY manager Mark Goldberg admits to feeling disappointed in losing fans favourite’ Danny Walden to traditional rivals Dulwich Hamlet.

The Ravens are preparing life for their inaugural Vanarama National League campaign after winning the Vanarama Conference South title in April.



HERO: The Bromley fans' worshipped their favourite Danny Waldren, who has left to sign for traditional rivals Dulwich Hamlet.
Photo: Bromley FC

The Hayes Lane faithful had hoped that favourite Waldren, 26, would be one of Goldberg’s eighteen players on contract at Hayes Lane next season, but Dulwich Hamlet boss Gavin Rose pulled off a transfer coup by enticing the versatile player to the Ryman Premier League club.

Goldberg issued a statement on www.bromleyfc.net, by saying: “I’m disappointed to have lost Danny to Dulwich this year.

“We offered Danny to be part of us this year but understand the opportunity to use his experience to now lead Dulwich the way he led us for the last five years is a great challenge for him.

“I would like to thank Danny on behalf of everyone at Bromley for being the leading example for all footballers at our level of how to conduct yourself both on and off the pitch and for being the spine for my team for so many years.”

Waldren reflected on making 188 appearances for Bromley, which climaxed with him lifting the title winning trophy alongside captain Rob Swaine.

“I’ve had four very memorable seasons with a club I love very much,” said the Bermondsey based midfielder.

“We’ve had some great ups and downs over the years and although sad to leave I’m so happy to have finished on such a great note by winning the league title.

“I’d like to say a huge thanks to all staff, management and players at the club and an evening bigger thank you to all the fans who have been nothing short of fantastic to me over the years.

“All good things come to an end; I can only wish the very best of luck to all associated with Bromley as the club looks to establish itself in the National League this season.

“With the new signings and current group of players, who I know are fantastic, I’m sure Bromley will be a force to be reckoned with. God bless to all at Bromley Football Club.”

Bromley open their eight-match pre-season campaign with a trip to play Southern Counties East Football League side Sevenoaks Town on Saturday 11 July 2015 (3pm).

Millwall, who were relegated to League One at the end of last season and are now two levels above Bromley, visit Hayes Lane on Tuesday 14 July (7:45pm).

The Ravens also play Gillingham (21 July), Cambridge United (25 July) and Crystal Palace (Friday, 31 July, 7:00pm) at Hayes Lane.

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