the end of the season, Whing announced that he would not be signing a new playing contract with Oxford, although he was in talks over a new role at the club. He had previously hinted about his retirement from professional football, citing his injury, and had already started a UEFA B Licence course. In late November, Whing was appointed jointly with Leon Blackmore-Such as the club's under-18 coach. In September 2017 he left, after six years as a player and coach with the club, to become head coach of the under-23 side at Kidderminster Harriers. During his time at Oxford United, Whing became something of a cult hero on the Oxford terraces. Coaching and managerial career On 18 September 2017, Whing was announced as the new head coach of Kidderminster Harriers' under-23 team. In September 2019, Whing joined National League North club Hereford and was re-united with former manager Russell Slade. 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. Whing led Banbury to the Southern League Premier Division Central Title during the 2021–22 season, promotion being secured on 2 April 2022 with four matches remaining, the club earning promotion to the National League for the first time in their history, to be playing in either the North or South division. Personal life From August 2008 to April 2009, Whing was a columnist for the Worthing Herald newspaper. References External links 1984 births Living people Footballers from Birmingham, West Midlands English footballers Association football defenders Coventry City F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Chesterfield F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Oxford United F.C. players English Football League players Association football coaches Oxford United F.C. non-playing staff English football managers Banbury United F.C. managers