Former Bromley manager Andy Woodman has said the club's summer signings were "not good enough" for League One, a factor in his departure after a poor start to the season. Woodman was sacked last month following just two wins from Bromley's opening ten games in the third tier. The team's struggles have continued, leaving them 24th in League One with just 9 points from 13 games, having recorded only two wins and three draws all season.
He reflected on his exit in a recent podcast appearance, pointing to a rushed transfer window as a core issue. "I just felt we didn't get the players we should have," Woodman said. He explained that seven players arrived over just one or two days late in the window, leaving the squad underprepared for the significant challenge of League One football. The squad's difficulties are reflected in their recent form of zero wins, one draw, and four defeats from their last five matches, including a 1-2 home loss to Milton Keynes Dons on Tuesday 10 November where Nicke Kabamba scored their consolation.
Woodman's departure came after five and a half years that saw him lead Bromley to two historic promotions. He acknowledged the club's rapid rise may have outpaced its infrastructure development. Despite receiving offers to manage at a higher level during his tenure, Woodman stayed out of loyalty and had even signed a new contract before being dismissed. "I'd just signed a new contract, so that was a bit bizarre," he noted.
He expressed no bitterness towards the club or owner Robin Stanton-Gleaves and said he wants Bromley to secure their League One status. Woodman hopes the foundation he built during his successful spell will help the team survive. The task is a daunting one, with the team now 20 points behind the league leaders and having conceded 33 goals while scoring only 13. Bromley, who are 24th in the table, face 17th-placed Notts County at home on Saturday 14 November, seeking to end a run of four consecutive defeats.
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