I have a real deep affection for Newcastle, it means everything to me – Andy Woodman | OneFootball

Nobody was more delighted with the FA Cup third round draw than Andy Woodman.

The Bromley boss declaring “I have a real deep affection for Newcastle, it means everything to me.”

Andy Woodman spent five years as a coach at St James’ Park, brought in by Alan Pardew.

Now set to make a return as a manager in the opposition dugout.

Bromley have taken a ticket allocation of 4,900 for this St James’ Park match, more than any home attendance this season so far.

Andy Woodman speaking to South London Press about Bromley drawing Newcastle United in the FA Cup third round:

“I didn’t have time to react, my phone went mental. It was bizarre. I didn’t have time to jump around. 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?”

Andy Woodman asked if he ever envisaged himself stepping up to be Newcastle United manager during his time there as a coach:

“Probably not.

“You get to a stage where you think: ‘This is me now’.

“You’re always looking to evolve and an opportunity to dip your toe into the management side of things.