Andy Woodman has left Bromley by mutual agreement, ending a five-year-and-seven-month tenure as manager. The League One club confirmed the termination of his contract after a difficult start to the season. Woodman joined Bromley in 2021 in his first managerial role and oversaw the most successful period in the club's history, winning three trophies and guiding them into the Football League for the first time. Bromley lifted the League Two title in May to secure a second promotion on his watch, and Woodman was named the division's manager of the year for 2025-26.
The Ravens have struggled in the third tier, sitting 23rd, just one point above bottom club Wigan Athletic. They have won only two of their 10 league games and conceded an EFL-high 25 goals. A 4-0 defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday, their third straight league loss, made the decision understandable on form alone. Assistant manager Byron Webster will take charge on an interim basis, with Peterborough United visiting Hayes Lane on Saturday at 15:00 BST.
Bromley owner and chairman Robin Stanton-Gleaves described Woodman as "fundamental" to the club reaching new heights. "On a personal note, Andy has been a pleasure to work with, and I wish him all the best for the future," he said. Woodman's spell was the third-longest across the 92 clubs in the Premier League and EFL, behind only Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Nigel Clough of Mansfield.
The timing was unexpected, with Woodman still having two years left on his contract and a first season in League One on the horizon. Injuries, a heavy squad turnover and heavy defeats, including a 7-2 loss at Hillsborough and a 5-0 defeat to Leyton Orient, contributed to the struggles. Because the termination was mutual, it suggests both club and manager agreed the moment was right, leaving open questions about Bromley's next steps.
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