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Andy Woodman was ecstatic when Bromley drew Newcastle United in the FA Cup third round.
A former Toon goalkeeping coach, the 53-year-old spent five seasons at St James’ Park as part of Alan Pardew's backroom staff. Woodman initially stayed on once Pardew left in December 2014 before reuniting with him at the end of the campaign.
Fond memories include helping Newcastle finish fifth to secure Europa League football. The following season saw the Magpies enjoy destinations like Club Brugge, Benfica and Bordeaux on their European tour.
Newcastle hold a special place in Woodman’s heart nine years later - and he is set for a dramatic return next month. The Magpies drew League Two outfit Bromley in the FA Cup, a club the former goalkeeping coach has managed since 2021.
“I have a real deep affection for Newcastle,” he said ahead of Bromley’s clash with Port Vale today. “it means everything to me. I didn’t have time to react, my phone went mental. It was bizarre. I didn’t have time to jump around.
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“I had this weird feeling we were going to get Newcastle all along, I kept saying it. As the balls were going down, I thought to myself, ‘This is getting more and more realistic’.
“I got messages from all the staff still there at Newcastle, it was great. It’s going to be nice to go back to a club where I have so many fond memories. I look at Newcastle as working for one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
“People will argue that they haven’t won much but it’s such a brilliant club. The passion that runs through the place and the whole city is brilliant. I have a real deep affection for Newcastle, it means everything to me. To get a draw like Newcastle, it’s dreamland, isn’t it?”
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