Solihull Moors identify 38 yr outdated former EFL proper again Andy Whing as their new supervisor having left Banbury United earlier this summer season.
The ex-Coventry, Brighton, Oxford, Chesterfield, Leyton Orient participant resigned as Banbury United supervisor over a month in the past after three profitable seasons.
The previous defender guided them to the Southern League Premier Central title by 23 factors for the 2021/22 season and completed seventeenth place within the Nationwide League North, having performed at their highest degree ever.
Whing signed a 2-year contract with Banbury in the summertime of final yr, however in an announcement, Whing targeted on his private growth, and mentioned that he took the membership as far he may.
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Solihull Moors is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Whing as our new Head Coach with speedy impact.
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Solihull Moors is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Whing as our new Head Coach with speedy impact.
Andy Whing arrives at Solihull Moors following a profitable spell at Banbury United, having resigned from his place on the membership in Might.
The 38-year-old led the Puritans to the Vanarama Nationwide League North for the primary time within the membership’s historical past in what was a record-breaking season. Whing guided his facet to the Southern League Central title, profitable the league by 23 factors with 4 video games to go.
The Birmingham born coach began his footballing profession at Coventry Metropolis the place he made 106 appearances for the Sky Blues earlier than his transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion the place he made 103 appearances throughout his time on the South Coast.
Whing went on to characterize Chesterfield, Leyton Orient and Oxford United earlier than retiring in 2015.
The previous Coventry Metropolis defender kick-started his teaching profession at Kidderminster Harriers in 2017 with their beneath 23s, earlier than becoming a member of up with Russell Slade at Hereford in 2019.
Whing can even be assisted by the ever-present James Quinn, who has been a key determine within the Moors dugout since 2018.
Talking on his subsequent problem with the Moors, Whing mentioned: “I’m completely thrilled to be becoming a member of Solihull Moors and delighted to make the step up into full-time administration.
“My time at Banbury has given me a fantastic grounding and the expertise that I gained there’ll show invaluable. I can’t wait to get going now, meet the lads and begin pre-season off on the correct foot.
“Having seen the coaching amenities and the arrange right here at Moors, I’m extremely impressed by what I’ve seen and really feel now we have every thing in place to have a profitable season.
“I’ve identified the Chairman since my days at Oxford, and he was an enormous cause in me coming right here, it’s an unimaginable alternative and now I need to repay the religion that he has proven me. Like I say I’m chomping on the bit to get began.”
Moors Chairman Darryl Eales has each perception that Whing can succeed and is worked up a couple of new chapter at Moors.
“I’m delighted that Andy has joined Moors as Head Coach working alongside Director of Soccer, Stephen Ward, and First Workforce Coach, James Quinn,” mentioned Eales.
“I’ve identified Whingy since my Oxford days and his professionalism, his dedication to the very best requirements and his drive and work ethic have all the time impressed me.
“He understands the Membership and its Neighborhood route and deserves this chance after his wonderful spell at Banbury and having learnt his stripes from working with skilled coaches like Michael Appleton and John Eustace.
“He’s an on the grass coach who will settle on the membership shortly as we look ahead to a season of development. I’ve little question we might be one of many fittest groups within the league!
“He’ll embrace the membership totally and I look ahead to constructing a fantastic relation with him.”
Welcome to Moors, Whingy!
Right here’s what followers mentioned as Solihull identify the 38 yr outdated former EFL proper again as their new supervisor…
@IanUpstone: Good luck Whingy @Whingy2 and thanks for every thing you probably did at Banbury, all the time welcome again.👍
@smfc_cal: Welcome Andy, onwards and upwards
@martw17: Huge transfer for him. Good luck
@DeanWSmith79: Good work 🤩 Welcome to The Moors!
@jordAVFC24: Deserve it @Whingy2 good luck mate
@BootedOffline: Good Luck @Whingy2 wishing you an extended and profitable future on the Moors. 👍
@williamwillmot: Congratulations to Andy, and we want however him and the membership a profitable seadon.
@FromMercia: Really buzzing with this, let go @whingy2 💛💙💪🏽
@tommy_upstone: No higher man for the job, congratulations @Whingy2 see you in pre season 🙌🙌
@ewan_smfc: Good luck Whingy, welcome to the moors 🔵💛 We’re on our manner, on our manner 🎶
@jordanh4ll: Unreal this. What a gaffer the Moors have gotten this yr good luck @Whingy2 💙
— James⚒ (@jamespughwhu) June 28, 2023
