Bromley manager Andy Woodman criticized the 17-minute delay to replace an injured assistant referee during a League Two match against Shrewsbury Town, calling it "embarrassing." Scott Chalkley, the assistant referee, was injured 26 minutes into the first half, requiring the fourth official to step in temporarily. An appeal was made for a qualified referee from the crowd, resulting in Alan Cork stepping forward, despite only being allowed to officiate at a lower tier. Woodman noted that the delay disrupted his team's momentum and caused difficulties in the second half due to the heat and fatigue.
Woodman described the lengthy delay to replace an injured assistant referee as "embarrassing," emphasizing the unusual situation of needing to recruit from the crowd to continue the match.
The stoppage occurred 26 minutes into the first half when Scott Chalkley was injured, halting Bromley's positive momentum during the match.
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