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Whing Takes Solihull Helm

Vanarama National League club Solihull Moors have appointed Andy Whing as their new head coach.

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Whing arrives at Solihull Moors following a successful spell with National League North side Banbury United, having resigned from his position at the club in May. The 38-year-old led the Puritans to the National League North for the first time in the club’s history in what was a record-breaking season. Whing guided his side to the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central title, winning the league by 23 points with four games to go. The Birmingham-born coach started his footballing career at Coventry City where he made 106 appearances for the Sky Blues before his move to Brighton & Hove Albion where he made 103 appearances during his time on the South Coast. Whing went on to represent Chesterfield, Leyton Orient and Oxford United before retiring in 2015. The former Coventry City defender kick-started his coaching career at Kidderminster Harriers in 2017 with their under 23s, before joining up with Russell Slade at Hereford in 2019. Whing will also be assisted by the ever-present James Quinn, who has been a key figure in the Moors dugout since 2018. Moors chairman Darryl Eales told https://www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk: “I’m delighted that Andy has joined Moors as Head Coach working alongside Director of Football, Stephen Ward, and First Team Coach, James Quinn,” said Eales. “I’ve known Whingy since my Oxford days and his professionalism, his commitment to the highest standards and his drive and work ethic have always impressed me. “He understands the Club and its Community route and deserves this opportunity after his excellent spell at Banbury and having learnt his stripes from working with experienced coaches like Michael Appleton and John Eustace. “He is an on the grass coach who will settle at the club quickly as we look forward to a season of progression. I’ve no doubt we will be one of the fittest teams in the league! “He will embrace the club fully and I look forward to building a great relation with him”.

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