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Andy Woodman and Bromley part ways after five and a half years
Andy Woodman and Bromley have mutually ended his five-and-a-half-year tenure.
The English club began its first season in League One with two wins in its opening 10 games.
Bromley had also lost five straight matches in all competitions, including a 4-0 defeat by Leicester City on Tuesday.
Woodman led the club to an FA Trophy, a National League play-off final victory and the League Two title last season.
Injuries and significant changes to the squad added to the difficult start.
The club has not said who will lead the team next.
Bromley and manager Andy Woodman have agreed to end his contract after five and a half years at the club.
The club is 23rd in League One after a difficult start to its first season in the division.
Woodman led Bromley from non-league football to League One and won several trophies during his tenure.
Club stalwart Byron Webster will take charge temporarily while Bromley seeks a permanent successor.
Woodman’s departure followed a 4-0 home defeat by Leicester City.
- Who
- Andy Woodman and Bromley have parted ways.
- What
- Woodman’s contract was terminated by mutual agreement.
- When
- Thursday, 22 October 2026.
- Where
- Bromley, a London-based club that plays at Hayes Lane.
- Why
- Bromley were 23rd in League One after a difficult start; the sources say the termination was mutual.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Woodman took charge of Bromley.
Bromley won the League Two title and secured promotion to League One under Woodman.
Bromley beat Huddersfield, their last win before a run of six straight defeats in all competitions, according to talkSPORT.
Bromley lost 4-0 at home to Leicester City in Woodman’s last match in charge.
Bromley announced that Woodman had left by mutual agreement.
- Time in charge
- Five and a half years
- League position
- 23rd in League One
- League record this season
- Two wins in the opening 10 games, according to BBC
- Last match
- 4-0 home defeat by Leicester City
- Interim manager
- Byron Webster
- Games in charge
- 274; 117 wins and 76 losses, according to talkSPORT
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What people are saying
Andy leaves with our deepest gratitude, three trophies to his name, and with the very best wishes of everyone at Bromley Football Club.
It’s no surprise that this club has reached new heights and Andy has been fundamental in helping us achieve that.
I certainly won't lie down and accept what I'm seeing.
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