Headline: Andy Woodman Expresses Support for Crawley Town Amid Managerial Search
Crawley Town, currently struggling at the bottom of the English Football League, continues its search for a permanent manager. Former Bromley manager Andy Woodman, who was let go from his position last month, shared his thoughts on the club, stating he has “a lot of time for” Crawley.
Woodman, 55, has been without a managerial role since his dismissal from Bromley, which occurred a day after Crawley parted ways with former manager Colin Kazim-Richards. In the meantime, Kevin Blackwell, formerly of Sheffield United, has taken over as interim manager.
Crawley’s situation worsened following a shocking defeat to seventh-tier Wimborne Town in the FA Cup, leading to their exit from the tournament. In a recent appearance on the 72+ EFL podcast, Woodman expressed his interest in the Crawley job, citing a personal connection to the club through his son, goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, who previously played on loan for them.
“Crawley’s a club that’s very close to me. I’ve grown up around the area. It’s a football club I’ve got a lot of time for,” Woodman said. He emphasized the importance of upcoming matches against rival teams and the potential for Crawley to escape the relegation zone.
Former Wimbledon and Reading winger Jobi McAnuff also weighed in, describing Crawley’s current situation as “a mess.” He criticized the club’s approach to squad building, noting the significant turnover of players, particularly after the departure of senior staff following Kazim-Richards’ previous success in helping the team avoid relegation.
“It’s hard for players when there’s been so much chopping and changing,” McAnuff stated, questioning whether management’s decisions reflect a new business model for the football club.
