[3] In 2003 Woods was appointed Youth Team manager at Grimsby Town, after Paul Wilkinson left the position to move to Cardiff City.
Danny North and Peter Bore are two products of the Grimsby youth side who have enjoyed lengthy spells in the first team, while striker Cameron Jerome spent time under Woods before moving on to other clubs.
[7] The following week saw 22nd placed Barnet travel to Blundell Park, which saw Grimsby take the relegation scrap to the final day of the season after a 2–0 win.
Woods was relieved of his duties on 23 February 2011 following a 1–1 home draw with relegation strugglers Forest Green Rovers.
[13] On 28 December 2020, caretaker manager Ben Davies announced that Woods was assisting him with first team affairs following the resignation of Ian Holloway.