Goalkeepers as managers

When Andy Woodman was appointed as Bromley’s manager, a lot of fans questioned the club’s wisdom. Andy’s name was completely absent from the rumour mill, and the list of former goalkeepers who’ve pulled up trees as managers is a short one.

But I think Bromley’s owner, Robin Stanton-Gleaves, deserves credit for seeing something in Andy and thinking outside of the box. It would’ve been all too easy to have appointed another name from the managerial merry-go-round.

My honest opinion at the time of Andy’s hiring was let's get behind him. He gained lots of experience playing in the lower tiers of the Football League and has worked as a goalkeeping coach at some top clubs, including Arsenal and Newcastle. You’d have to assume he would’ve learnt a lot on his journey.