Our loss to Goole Vikings highlighted some of the challenges the club is facing, particularly in terms of financial resources and squad depth. Goole, with their larger budget, more experienced squad, and a match under their belt the week before, showed their advantage as the game wore on. London’s lack of preparation was evident as we struggled to keep up, especially in the second half.
While Goole’s victory was deserved, some of London’s more experienced players were the ones making critical errors, particularly when it came to respecting possession and giving away unnecessary penalties. That said, there were bright spots in the performance, notably from the two wingers, and the play of Connor O’Beirne, who showed promise. Jamie Shaull's experience & poor Broncos execution on last-tackle plays, avoidable errors, and the sin-binning for skipper Will Lovell all contributed to a loss of momentum. I can't summarise the poor 2nd half!
However, the Broncos’ ownership situation needs to be resolved quickly, as a lack of stability is only adding to the pressure during what is already a tough start to the season. An injection of limited funding could make all the difference in whether the team can challenge for a mid-table finish or struggle to avoid relegation to Championship One.
As for improvement, it’s clear that building chemistry through more training and reducing the number of errors will be key. With the financial constraints, focusing on loan deals from higher-level clubs or uncovering talent from lower leagues could help fill some gaps in the squad. Strengthening the defence, particularly in line speed and marker play, and fine-tuning the attack to better utilise players like Walker, Lovell, Bienek and Adebiyi will be important. The team has potential, but they need quick action to improve and build momentum.
