Bromley signings 'not good enough' - ex-boss Woodman

What the report says

Former Bromley manager Andy Woodman has criticised the club’s summer transfer business, saying recruitment came too late and left him with players he felt were not up to League One standard. Speaking on the BBC’s 72+ EFL podcast, Woodman said Bromley brought in several signings over a short period and that, in his view, the club had not clearly strengthened soon enough in the window.

Woodman was dismissed last month after Bromley won only two of their first 10 league matches in their first season at League One level. He had spent five-and-a-half years in charge and guided the club to two promotions, making his exit notable after he had recently signed a new contract. He described that timing as surprising and said he had wanted to continue building the team.

He also said he had stayed at Bromley out of loyalty despite interest from higher-level jobs, adding that the club had moved into League One faster than it could fully develop its infrastructure. While disappointed, Woodman said he bore no ill will toward the club or owner Robin Stanton-Gleaves and wished Bromley well in their fight to stay up.

The comments provide context for Bromley’s adjustment to the demands of League One, where squad depth, recruitment timing and off-field planning can be decisive factors.