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....experienced defender Roger Johnson had committed his future for the 2018/19 campaign and striker Omar Bugiel had signed a permanent deal with the Ravens.
Former Premier League captain and centre-back Johnson has signed a new deal, keeping him at Hayes Lane for the foreseeable future.
Johnson becomes the latest man to sign up to Neil Smith’s squad and adds a wealth of experience to an already strong defensive unit, brought together by the Bromley boss.
Johnson first signed for the Ravens back in October 2017 and made his first appearance in a goalless draw against Dover Athletic in the Emirates FA Cup.
The former Cardiff City, Birmingham City and Wolves central defender became a stalwart in the Bromley back line last season and will continue to provide guidance to the younger members of the squad alongside the management team.
Smith told http://www.bromleyfc.tv/site: “Roger came in at a difficult time last year, but his experience is immense and it really helped us, especially getting to the First Round of the FA Cup and the final of the FA Trophy. With a relatively young squad, it’s important to have someone like Roger around and he’s always a pleasure to work with. The players have and will continue to learn from him.”
Smith also announced the permanent signing of popular forward Omar Bugiel on a two-year contract.
The Lebanese international spent the latter half of last season on loan with the Ravens and became the spearhead of Smith’s attack towards the end of the campaign, hitting form and ending his spell with 6 goals in 22 appearances - the most memorable of which came in the Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium, in front of a 31,000 strong crowd.
The 24-year-old began his career in his native Germany, where he was on the books as a youth player at 1860 Munich.
At 16 years of age, Bugiel moved to England, where he became part of the youth team at Chichester City.
After two spells at Selsey, sandwiched between a brief stay at Burgess Hill Town, Bugiel moved onto Bognor Regis Town, from where he joined Worthing, the club where he made his name in football.
After 121 appearances and 48 goals, Bugiel attracted the attention of Forest Green Rovers, for whom he signed in July 2017.
He was part of the side who achieved promotion to Sky Bet League Two through the play-offs and went on to play his part in the first half of the season with the Gloucestershire outfit.
He then joined the Ravens on loan in January 2018, amidst interest from another National League sides.
After building his fitness up in his initial weeks with the Club, Bugiel became a nailed-on starter, and chipped in with his fair share of late goals, helping Bromley to their best ever campaign.
Smith has beaten off stiff competition to secure Bugiel’s signature and was over the moon to bring him to Hayes Lane on a permanent basis: “I’m delighted. Omar came in midway through the season and was absolutely phenomenal when we got him up to match fitness at the end of the season. He was the one I really wanted this season and I’m absolutely delighted he’s chosen us. There were other, so called bigger clubs who wanted him, but he chose us, and I’m pleased to have him leading my front line”. |
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