Andy Woodman has expressed “great disappointment” at his departure from Bromley Football Club.
Yesterday (22 October) saw Woodman step down as manager via mutual termination after a difficult start to Bromley’s first season in League One left them sat 23rd in the table.
The 55-year-old though has left after five-and-a-half years having achieved two promotions as he led the Ravens from National League to League Two in 2024, then into League One at the end of last season as League Two champions.
He also guided them to the 2021-22 FA Trophy title and also oversaw their best-ever FA Cup run in the 2024-25 season, as they reached the third round where their run was ended by Newcastle.
In a statement released by the League Managers’ Association on his behalf, Woodman spoke of his sadness at leaving the club but looked back at his achievements with pride.
“It is with great disappointment that my time at Bromley Football Club has come to an end after five and a half years of continued success and achievement.
“When I arrived at the club, we had a vision of where we wanted to take Bromley Football Club.
“To have taken this club from non-league football to League One in just five seasons, as well as winning the FA Trophy at Wembley against a fantastic Wrexham side, is something I will always be incredibly proud of. These are achievements and moments that will stay with me forever.”
Woodman though was sad about not having the chance “to steer” Bromley through their current challenge in League One, as he expressed belief that he could of helped them stay up once got injured players back into the first-team squad.
“Naturally, I am disappointed that I have not been given the time and opportunity to steer the club through its current difficulties and turn our season around, particularly when we are just one point away from safety.
“I firmly believe that, given the opportunity and the return of key players from injury, we could have given ourselves every chance of achieving our objective.”
Woodman nevertheless thanked fans, residents of Bromley and players for their support throughout his tenure in achieving the success that they’ve enjoyed.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Bromley supporters for the incredible backing they have given me and the team, both at home and away. Your support has meant a great deal to me throughout my time at the club.
“A huge thank you also to the people of Bromley, who have always made me feel welcome and treated me with such kindness and courtesy whenever I have been around the town. It has been a genuine privilege to represent this community.
“Most importantly, I want to thank the players I have worked with over the last five and a half years. They are the ones who cross the white line, make the sacrifices and deliver the results. The success we have enjoyed has been built on their hard work, commitment and belief, and they will always have my gratitude and respect.”
Reflective of his time in charge, Woodman iterated that his and the club’s journey together will remain a highlight of his career and wished the club well for the future, as he imparted his wish for his successor to show the club the decency and dreams that they deserve.
“I leave knowing that I have given this football club everything I possibly could. I have always approached my role with pride, passion, honesty and an unwavering desire to see Bromley succeed. Taking the club on this journey has been one of the proudest achievements of my managerial career.
“I wish Bromley Football Club every success in the future and sincerely hope that whoever comes in next will treat this club with the same respect, desire, commitment and ambition that I have always tried to demonstrate.
“Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey. I will always look back on my time at Bromley with enormous pride.”