Barnsley FC and Doncaster Rovers' fellow League One strugglers Bromley part with Andy Woodman
Barnsley FC and Doncaster Rovers' fellow League One strugglers have made a major change
Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers’ fellow League One strugglers Bromley have parted with long-serving manager Andy Woodman.
The Ravens were a National League outfit when Woodman took the reins in 2021 and now compete on the third rung of the English footballing ladder.
He has worked wonders with the London-based outfit but with the club sat 23rd in the League One table, a mutual agreement to terminate the 55-year-old’s contract has been reached.
Bromley sit level on points with 22nd-placed Barnsley and just one point adrift of 19th-placed Doncaster Rovers.
Bromley axe Andy Woodman
A club spokesperson said: “Having joined just over five-and-a-half years ago in his first step into management, Andy has gone on to oversee the most successful period in the football club’s history, breaking a number of records along the way.
“In his first full season in charge, Andy guided the club to FA Trophy glory before securing another Wembley trip just two years later as we clinched promotion to the EFL for the first time in our 132-year history.
“Success wouldn’t stop there as the Ravens secured promotion to League One after winning the fourth-tier title earlier this year under Andy’s leadership.
“It was then no surprise that he would end 2025/26 with the league’s Manager of the Year award at the EFL ceremony.
“On a domestic level, Woodman also steered the club to an Emirates FA Cup Third Round finish for the first time in our history as we travelled to Premier League giants Newcastle United.
“The following season, there was also progression in the Carabao Cup as the Ravens beat Championship side Ipswich Town on penalties.
“Andy leaves with our deepest gratitude, three trophies to his name, and with the very best wishes of everyone at Bromley Football Club.”
Bromley chairman issues statement
The club’s chairman Robin Stanton-Gleaves added: “I would firstly like to offer my sincere thanks to Andy for all he has achieved during his time with us.
“It’s no surprise that this club has reached new heights and Andy has been fundamental in helping us achieve that.
"I would like to reassure our supporters that we will be entering this new chapter with the same ambition and determination to keep moving this football club forward.
“On a personal note, Andy has been a pleasure to work with, and I wish him all the best for the future.”
Club stalwart Byron Webster will take charge of the club on a temporary basis while the hunt for a permanent successor takes place.
The post-Woodman era will kick off at the weekend when Bromley host Robbie Savage’s Peterborough United.