CITY 3 BROMLEY 1 THE impromptu firework display behind the Bradford End seemed a little bit premature as City savoured their first home win. Whistles and bangs from a neighbouring street greeted the warm-down while the subs were put through their paces running up and down the pitch at a deserted Valley Parade. But there were a few more relevant rumblings going on closer to home.
The City dressing room was a scene of heated debate over the Bromley consolation goal that blew the chance of back-to-back clean sheets. Byron Webster’s header, while celebrated enthusiastically by the visiting skipper, had no impact on the result of an afternoon where most things went City’s way. But it caused some consternation in the defensive ranks – and an immediate post-match inquest.
That was music to Graham Alexander’s ears. “I think this group has got the bit between its teeth,” said the City chief. “They are serious about what we’re trying to achieve here.
“That’s why we talk about bringing in promotion-winners and successful people. They know what it takes over the whole course and won’t get carried away from winning 3-1. “They know what you have to do regularly and giving away cheap free-kicks and goals against 10 men could bite you on the backside later on.
“It’s great for me to come into a changing room and it’s already been sorted.” Bromley’s goal did rob City of the opportunity to share top spot with Gillingham at this very early stage . League tables .