Andy Woodman has blamed late recruitment for Bromley’s difficult start in League One, saying seven players arrived within one or two days and were not good enough for that division. The former manager was sacked last month after just two wins in the club’s first 10 games at that level. According to Bbc.com.
Woodman blames late recruitment for Bromley’s League One struggles
The timing of Bromley’s summer business sits at the centre of Woodman’s criticism. He accepts that one or two targets were probably out of reach, but says the club did not make its intentions clear until late. Seven players then arrived over one or two days, and in his opinion they “weren’t good enough” for League One sides.
Woodman guided the Ravens to two promotions during five and a half years in charge. He was sacked last month after just two wins in their first 10 games at League One level. Speaking on the BBC’s 72+ EFL podcast, he described the exit as bizarre because he had only just signed a new contract.
Woodman also revealed that offers to manage higher up the pyramid came during his time at the club, but he stayed out of loyalty. He said he felt he was building something and wanted to finish the job. Looking back, he conceded he might have preferred to leave on his own terms in the summer.
He also pointed to the speed of Bromley’s rise, saying “We probably got to League One too quickly” and that the infrastructure work needed could not be done. Even so, he said he felt no animosity towards the club or owner Robin Stanton-Gleaves, and was already looking at his next opportunity.
Anger has since given way to acceptance. Woodman said he was fuming two weeks ago but has moved on, and he wants Bromley to stay up so his legacy endures given how hard he worked. He said he can only look ahead to his next challenge, hoping to raise the profile of another club.
