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‘I feel betrayed, misled, in shock. It was a stupid thing for them to do’: ANDY WOODMAN relives the moment he was ‘brutally’ sacked by Bromley – and how his best mate Sir Gareth Southgate helped him cope

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Every sacked manager has a sob story or feels harshly treated - but few dismissals have felt as bonkers as Bromley's recent decision to part ways with Andy Woodman.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 2:00 AM
‘I feel betrayed, misled, in shock. It was a stupid thing for them to do’: ANDY WOODMAN relives the moment he was ‘brutally’ sacked by Bromley – and how his best mate Sir Gareth Southgate helped him cope
Key Things to Know
  • Andy Woodman stated he felt betrayed and shocked after being sacked by Bromley following a two-minute meeting.
  • Woodman led Bromley from the National League to League One and won the FA Trophy in 2022.
  • Former Salford and MK Dons manager Karl Robinson has since taken charge of Bromley.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Bromley manager Andy Woodman has spoken out about his dismissal from the club, describing feelings of betrayal and shock. Woodman was sacked following a run of two wins from the club's opening 10 League One matches, after previously leading Bromley to two promotions and the 2022 FA Trophy title during his five-and-a-half-year tenure.

Woodman revealed that the sacking occurred during a brief two-minute meeting with club officials without prior warning. He received support following his exit from longtime friend Sir Gareth Southgate and Alan Pardew, while confirming that he has already held conversations with two clubs regarding a return to management.

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