Whing joins the Saints with significant National League experience. Prior to his recent spell at Barrow AFC, he spent 19 months in charge of Solihull Moors, guiding the Moors to the 2024 National League play-off final. Solihull were narrowly denied promotion to the EFL, losing on penalties to Bromley.

In the same season, Whing also led Solihull to the 2024 FA Trophy Final at Wembley, where they were again edged out on penalties, this time by Gateshead.

Before his time at Solihull, Whing took charge of near neighbours Banbury United, where he secured promotion to the National League North for the first time in the club’s history. In their debut season at that level, Banbury achieved a mid-table finish, with attendances rising significantly during his tenure at the Spencer Stadium.

Whing’s earlier coaching career included roles with Oxford United, Coventry City, Kidderminster Harriers and Hereford before stepping into his first managerial position.

As a player, Whing began his professional career with Coventry City, making 119 appearances for the Sky Blues. He later joined Brighton & Hove Albion, where he featured 125 times. Further spells followed with Oxford United, Leyton Orient and Chesterfield before injury brought his playing career to a close in 2015.

Brackley Town Chairman Matt Wise said:
“This is a major appointment for the club. Andy has the experience and the attributes to establish the team in the National League and to take the team forward. Andy has been appointed after a thorough recruitment process and from a strong field and will take training this week in preparation for Saturday's home game against Southend United.”

Andy Whing said:
“I’m delighted to be here at this football club. I’m really looking forward to meeting everybody come Saturday and I think if anyone knows me, I wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m really passionate, I’m ambitious and I’m really looking forward to getting going and hopefully we can have a winning start on Saturday.”

Whing will begin work immediately and oversee preparations for Saturday’s home fixture against Southend United.

Everyone at Brackley Town welcomes Andy to the club and looks forward to the next chapter under his leadership.

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