21 Facts About Andy Whing

Andrew John Whing was born on 20 September 1984 and is an English football manager and former professional player who played as a right back.

Andy Whing was most recently the manager of National League North club Banbury United.

Andy Whing grew up supporting Aston Villa and had trials at Birmingham City and Derby County before joining Coventry City at the age of thirteen.

Andy Whing eventually came through the ranks at Coventry and was appointed captain at the club's academy.

Andy Whing made his first-team debut at Highfield Road in a Division One game against Burnley in February 2003.

Andy Whing was the recipient of the goal of the season award and a special award for the historic goal.

Andy Whing's running high-five celebration became the moment that almost all Coventry fans remember him for.

Andy Whing eventually joined Brighton permanently during the summer of 2007 after his contract ended at Coventry.

On signing, Andy Whing said joining the club was an easy decision.

However, under new manager Gus Poyet, Andy Whing found first-team opportunities at Brighton very limited; therefore, on 5 March 2010, he was allowed to join League Two side Chesterfield on loan until the end of the season.

Andy Whing went on to make eleven appearances for the club.

On 28 October 2010, Andy Whing signed for Leyton Orient on a two-month loan deal.

Andy Whing subsequently suffered an injury to his knee and ankle during a FA Cup match against Accrington Stanley on 1 December 2012.

Andy Whing's second Oxford goal was an uncharacteristic scissor-kick against Rochdale that left keeper Josh Lillis stunned.

Andy Whing expressed "delight" on making his return, and remained in midfield in the first team, before suffering a hip injury during a reserve match against Southend United.

Andy Whing made three more appearances towards the end of the season, in which he made 21 appearances in total.

Andy Whing had previously hinted about his retirement from professional football, citing his injury, and had already started a UEFA B Licence course.

On 18 September 2017, Andy Whing was announced as the new head coach of Kidderminster Harriers' under-23 team.

In September 2019, Andy Whing joined National League North club Hereford and was re-united with former manager Russell Slade.

Andy Whing was appointed as manager of Southern League Premier Division Central club Banbury United on 12 May 2020, with his former Oxford United teammate James Constable as his assistant.

From August 2008 to April 2009, Andy Whing was a columnist for the Worthing Herald newspaper.