Smith and Wands announce a permanent relationship

By Ian Townsend

Former Bromley boss signs on permanently

Cray Wanderers yesterday announced that former Bromley boss Neil Smith would be their new permanent manager; a fitting reward after he steered them clear of relegation woes at the end of last season.

Smith has been at Hayes Lane in one role or another for the majority of the last fourteen years. First as a Bromley player, then as Assistant boss, and then as manager- the latter seeing him steer them to promotion from National League South, and to an FA Trophy Final at Wembley. He was manager at Bromley until March last year.

As a player, he played professionally and rather successfully for the likes of Gillingham, Fulham and Reading.

The club explained- via social media:

This is the first time Cray Wanderers has had a full time manager in charge. We’re delighted to have someone with Neil’s experience at Cray Wanderers.

Neil’s remit is to rebuild and assemble a squad for the forthcoming season as well as recruiting and building for the club Academy starting in September. This will be the first Academy operating on Cray Wanderers own site.’

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