By Chris Dunlavy
BROMLEY newboy Alex Wall is aiming to win over the doubters after two nightmare years at Luton Town.
The 24-year-old was John Still‘s first signing for the Hatters when he joined from Maidenhead in March 2013.
However, he failed to replicate the form that saw him score 34 goals in 127 games for the Magpies, netting just seven times and making only a handful of starts.
Worse still, he was publicly castigated by Still, who branded Wall’s performance in a development game as “shocking”.
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But Wall insists any concerns over his attitude are unfounded and is determined to show Luton fans what they are missing by rekindling his career at Hayes Lane.
“I did have a bit of bad Press but it was blown up into something it wasn’t,” explains the striker, who has signed a one-year deal with the Lilywhites.
“That particular game that he pinpointed, I’ll admit my performance wasn’t up to standard. But you’re not going to play unbelievable every single game.
“Me and John sat down after it came out in the Press and ironed everything out. Our relationship never changed and I’ve got nothing but good things to say about Luton.
“Yeah I didn’t play as much as I’d have liked. But it was my first pro club and I learned a hell of a lot. Even if I could go back to the start, I wouldn’t change anything.
“Nevertheless, I know I’ve got a lot to prove. Not playing at Luton, people will assume I wasn’t good enough. But I know what I’m capable of and I know I’m capable of playing at Luton’s level. Now I want to show that’s more than talk.”
Wall had other offers following his release by Luton but a combination of his friendship with Bromley striker Bradley Goldberg – son of Lilywhites boss Mark – and assurances of a starting berth swayed his hand.
“Brad was on loan at Bristol Rovers with me last season,” says Wall. “We were both in a similar situation – not playing at our parent clubs and desperate just to get on the pitch.
“As soon as I became available he was on the phone pretty frequently trying to get me involved. So I came to speak to Mark and was really impressed by their plans for the future.
“I’ve not really played regularly for two years and that was something he could offer me.
“I’m living in Reading, travelling about two hours in every morning. I could have chosen a club a lot closer but it was important to make the right decision football-wise. If that means going an extra 50 miles down the road, it’s a small price to pay.”
