Luke Garrard

Coaching career On 14 October 2015, Garrard was appointed as the manager of Boreham Wood, following the resignation of Ian Allinson, making him the youngest manager in England's top five divisions.

In Garrard's third season in charge, he led Boreham Wood to the National League play-offs for the first time. His side defeated AFC Fylde and Sutton United to set up a play-off final with Tranmere Rovers at Wembley Stadium in which Garrard's side were defeated 2–1. Also in this season, Boreham Wood defeated Football League opposition for the first time in their history when they defeated League One side Blackpool in the FA Cup first round.

In the 2021–22 season, Boreham Wood reached the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history. Having reached the third round, his side defeated League One side AFC Wimbledon 2–0 before winning away at Championship promotion chasers AFC Bournemouth 1–0. His side were eventually defeated 2–0 at Premier League club Everton.

In the 2022–23 season, Boreham Wood reached the play-offs again but lost in the semi-finals to Notts County after a late goal in extra time. On 2 April 2024, following a defeat to Southend United that left relegation-threatened Boreham Wood three points from safety with just four matches remaining, the club announced that they would part company with Garrard following the final match of the season. Following a 0–0 draw with Ebbsfleet United on the final day of the season, Wood's relegation was confirmed.

On 13 September 2024, Garrard returned to Boreham Wood as manager following the sacking of Ross Jenkins.

Managerial Statistics

+ Managerial record by team and tenureTeamFromToRecordBoreham Wood12 October 201520 April 2024 Total

Honours Player AFC Wimbledon Conference South: 2008–09 Isthmian League Premier Division play-offs: 2008 Herts Senior Cup: 2017–18, 2018–19 National League League Cup winners 2025–26

Individual National League Manager of the Month: February 2022, December 2020