Bromley manager Andy Woodman has left the League One club after his contract was mutually terminated. Woodman, who took on his first managerial role at Bromley in 2021, led the club through its most successful period, securing three trophies and guiding them to the Football League for the first time. In May of this year, Bromley won the League Two title under his leadership, earning a second promotion, and Woodman was recognized as the division’s manager of the year for 2025-26.
However, the Ravens have struggled in the third tier, currently sitting 23rd in the league, just one point above bottom-placed Wigan Athletic. They have secured only two wins in their 10 league matches this season and have conceded a league-high 25 goals.
Assistant manager Byron Webster will temporarily oversee first-team duties. Peterborough United is scheduled to visit Hayes Lane on Saturday at 15:00 BST.
Bromley owner and chairman Robin Stanton-Gleaves stated that Woodman was “fundamental” in the club’s rise to new heights. “On a personal note, Andy has been a pleasure to work with, and I wish him all the best for the future,” Stanton-Gleaves added.
Woodman’s tenure of five years and seven months at Bromley was the third-longest among the 92 clubs in the Premier League and EFL, surpassed only by Mikel Arteta of Arsenal and Nigel Clough of Mansfield.
The departure of Andy Woodman from Hayes Lane comes as a surprise, especially after a recent 4-0 loss to Leicester City, marking their third consecutive league defeat and fifth across all competitions. While the decision is understandable based on current form, Woodman’s time at Bromley saw unprecedented success, including an FA Trophy win, a National League play-off final victory, and last season’s League Two title.
Despite having two years remaining on his contract, the club’s decision to make a change was influenced by the opening 10 games of the season, which yielded only two wins. This decision was reportedly mutual, indicating that both the club and Woodman felt it was the right time to part ways.
Factors contributing to the challenging start included a lengthy injury list and significant squad turnover. Notable heavy defeats, such as the 7-2 loss at Hillsborough and a 5-0 home defeat to Leyton Orient, also played a role.
The abruptness of the departure is felt as sad and shocking, leaving questions about Bromley’s future direction. Fans may find it difficult to imagine the club without Woodman, who will be remembered as the manager who elevated them to their current status and was “fundamental” to their recent achievements.
