Bromley skipper Webster signs new contract
The 38-year-old centre-back moved to the club in September 2020 and has gone on to play almost 200 games.
Webster, whose former clubs include Millwall, Yeovil Town and Carlisle United, has been part of the club's most successful period.
As well as helping them reach promotion to the English Football League a year ago, he was part of the side that won the 2022 FA Trophy.
He is the second Ravens player to agree a new deal after Jude Arthurs extended his stay at the club last week.
Bromley have not disclosed the length of Webster's new contract.
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