Karl Robinson has been appointed as the new manager of Bromley FC on a long-term contract. The 46-year-old takes over with the club bottom of League One, three points from safety after a run of four defeats in their last five matches.

Chairman Robin Stanton-Gleaves moved to bring in Robinson following the dismissal of Andy Woodman, who had been in charge for five and a half years. The club's first season in the third tier has been a struggle, with the team currently 24th having taken just nine points from 13 games. Their recent fixtures have been particularly tough, including a 3-2 loss at Wigan and a 4-1 defeat at Milton Keynes Dons.

Robinson arrives with extensive experience in the division, having managed over 800 EFL games. He spent more than six years at MK Dons, achieving promotion to the Championship in 2015 and recording a 43% win ratio. He later guided Oxford United to the League One play-offs on two occasions before a brief stint as assistant at Leeds United and a managerial spell at Salford City.

Robin Stanton-Gleaves was clear about the rationale behind the appointment. "Karl brings an elite level of experience, tactical acumen, and a proven track record of competing at the sharp end of League One," the chairman said.

The primary objective is clear: secure the club's League One status. Bromley have conceded 33 goals this season, the highest in the division, and sit 20 points behind leaders Huddersfield. Robinson's first match in charge will be an FA Cup tie against Rotherham United, offering a different kind of challenge before the league campaign resumes.

Robinson acknowledged the scale of the project at Hayes Lane. "What Robin, the board, and everyone associated with the Ravens have built over recent years is remarkable," he said. He will be supported by Byron Webster, who remains on the coaching staff as part of the new setup.

The team's next league match is a key home game against 17th-placed Notts County on 14 November. With the club's standings showing an urgent need for points, that fixture represents a key early opportunity for Robinson to make an impact. His long-term contract signals the board's belief that he is the right person to stabilise the club and build on their historic promotion.

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