Andy Whing

Whing was born in Birmingham, West Midlands.{{cite web |url=https://www.11v11.com/players/andy-whing-20335/ |title=Andy Whing |website=11v11.com |publisher=AFS Enterprises |access-date=12 May 2020}} He grew up supporting Aston Villa and had trials at Birmingham City and Derby County before joining Coventry City at the age of thirteen. While progressing at the club's academy, Whing was released and then re-signed.{{cite news|title=Whing gets new deal |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/whing-gets-new-deal-3164984 |newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=4 April 2003|access-date=26 February 2016}} Whing eventually came through the ranks at Coventry and was appointed captain at the club's academy.{{cite news|title=Whing's a good thing |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/whings-a-good-thing-3166393|newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=13 February 2003|access-date=26 February 2016}}

Whing made his first-team debut at Highfield Road in a Division One game against Burnley in February 2003.{{Soccerbase season|34591|2002|name=Andrew Whing|accessdate=13 November 2013}}{{cite news|title=Match Report: Coventry City 0 – 1 Burnley |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/city-0-burnley-1-report-3166266 |newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=8 February 2003|access-date=26 February 2016}} Following a string of first-team appearances,{{cite news|title=Whing makes a name for himself |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/whing-makes-name-himself-3165693 |newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=10 March 2003|access-date=26 February 2016}} Whing signed his first professional contract, keeping him until 2005.{{cite news|title=Coventry keeper pays price |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/2925811.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 April 2003|access-date=26 February 2016}}

Ahead of the 2003–04 season, Whing changed shirt from 40 to 2.{{cite news|title=City announce new squad numbers |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/city-announce-new-squad-numbers-3162173 |newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 July 2003|access-date=26 February 2016}} His first goal for Coventry came in a 3–1 home defeat against Nottingham Forest in August 2003.{{cite web |url=http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/coventry_1__nottm_forest_3_115542/index.shtml |title=Coventry 1 Nottm Forest 3 |publisher=Digital Sports Group |date=27 August 2003 |access-date=13 November 2013}} During the season, he made more first-team appearances, rewarded by a four-year contract{{cite news|title=Whing signs Sky Blues deal |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/3291171.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 December 2003|access-date=26 February 2016}} and praise from manager Eric Black.{{cite news|title=Eric Black hails Whing |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/3503019.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 February 2004|access-date=26 February 2016}} Whing established himself in the first-team squad during the 2003–04 season, in which he made a total of 31 appearances in all competitions.{{Soccerbase season|id=34591|season=2003|access-date=13 June 2025}}

However, he made fewer starts the following season after a hernia operation and losing his right-back position to new signing Louis Carey.{{cite news|title=Wood holds the key to City's plans |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/wood-holds-key-citys-plans-3138311|newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=14 January 2005|access-date=26 February 2016}}{{cite news|title=Sky Blues can Whing it |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/sky-blues-can-whing-it-3142543 |newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=3 September 2004|access-date=26 February 2016}} He did, however, provide a moment that will never be forgotten by Coventry fans in scoring the last ever goal for Coventry at Highfield Road in the 6–2 win over Derby County in the 2004–05 season.{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4475899.stm |title=Coventry 6–2 Derby |date=30 April 2005 |publisher = BBC Sport |access-date=13 November 2013}} He was the recipient of the goal of the season award and a special award for the historic goal.{{cite news|title=Whing's up for it |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/whings-up-for-it-3135172|newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 May 2005|access-date=26 February 2016}} His running high-five celebration became the moment that almost all Coventry fans remember him for. This helped the full-back's return to the regular first-team selection during the first season at the Ricoh Arena, in which he played 36 times in all competitions.{{Soccerbase season|id=34591|season=2004|access-date=13 June 2025}}

The 2005–06 season proved to be the high-water mark of Whing's Coventry career. Some poor performances the following season saw him loaned and then sold to Brighton & Hove Albion, who were managed by his former manager Micky Adams. After being recalled by Coventry in late December, Whing made his first appearance in a 1–1 draw against Southend United,{{cite news|title=Coventry City 1 – 1 Southend United |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6205617.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 December 2006|access-date=26 February 2016}} but was rarely selected for the first team and played in the reserves throughout the season.{{cite news|title=City seek defender |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/city-seek-defender-3116645|newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=28 February 2007|access-date=26 February 2016}}{{cite news|title=Reserves suffer Wolves defeat |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/reserves-suffer-wolves-defeat-3115599|newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=28 March 2007|access-date=26 February 2016}} At the end of the season, he was among four players to be released by Coventry.{{cite news|title=Coventry trio told they can leave |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/coventry_city/6553965.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 April 2007|access-date=26 February 2016}} After the announcement of his release, Whing was given a farewell lap of honour after the final home match of the season, having made over 100 appearances for the club.{{cite news|title=Whing targets Ricoh return |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/whing-targets-ricoh-return-3112883 |newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=23 May 2007|access-date=26 February 2016}}

Whing initially joined Brighton & Hove Albion on loan on 8 October 2006, initially for one month.{{cite news|title=Loan signing for debut |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/958514.Loan_signing_for_debut/ |newspaper=The Argus |date=7 October 2006|access-date=26 February 2016}} He made his Brighton & Hove Albion debut, as a right-back, in a 3–0 loss against Blackpool.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Brighton & Hove Albion 0 – 3 Blackpool |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/958650.Match_report__Albion_0_Blackpool_3/ |newspaper=The Argus|date=8 October 2006|access-date=26 February 2016}} Club and fans alike were impressed by what they saw of Whing and the club extended his spell at the Withdean twice more.{{cite news|title=Whing to stay with Seagulls |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/whing-to-stay-with-seagulls-3119234|newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=3 November 2006|access-date=26 February 2016}}{{cite news|title=Whing extends loan deal |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/1051905.Whing_extends_loan_deal/ |newspaper=The Argus|date=30 November 2006|access-date=26 February 2016}} Despite his wishes to extend his loan deal at Brighton,{{cite news|title=Whing wants to remain at Brighton |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/6190643.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 December 2006|access-date=26 February 2016}} Whing was recalled by Coventry on 27 December, as the team looked to reinvigorate themselves following a run of three straight defeats. Brighton then tried unsuccessfully to sign Whing on a permanent basis during the January transfer window.{{cite news|title=Whing gets early call back |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/1091512.Whing_gets_early_call_back/|newspaper=The Argus|date=27 December 2006|access-date=26 February 2016}}{{cite news|title=Coventry 'no' to Whing bid |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/1099221.Coventry__no__to_Whing_bid/|newspaper=The Argus|date=3 January 2007|access-date=26 February 2016}}

Whing eventually joined Brighton permanently during the summer of 2007 after his contract ended at Coventry.{{cite news|title=Whing keen on return to Brighton |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/6568973.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 April 2007|access-date=26 February 2016}}{{cite news|title=Seagulls take Whing permanently |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/6731923.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 June 2007|access-date=26 February 2016}} On signing, Whing said joining the club was an easy decision.{{cite news|title=Whing was glad to join Brighton |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/6735385.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 June 2007|access-date=26 February 2016}} His first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis came in the opening game of the season, a 2–1 defeat to Crewe.{{cite news|title=Albion go down at Crewe |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/1612280.Albion_go_down_at_Crewe/ |newspaper=The Argus|date=11 August 2007|access-date=26 February 2016}} He was sent off two weeks later after a second bookable offence, in a 2–0 loss against Tranmere Rovers.{{cite news|title=Whing off as Albion lose at Tranmere |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/1644128.Whing_off_as_Albion_lose_at_Tranmere/ |newspaper=The Argus|date=25 August 2007|access-date=26 February 2016}} He remained in the first team throughout the 2007–08 season, making 42 appearances.{{Soccerbase season|id=34591|season=2007|access-date=13 June 2025}}

Whing retained his starting position at right-back at the start of the 2008–09 season,{{cite news|title=Whing: We've got nothing to lose |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/3815300.Whing__We_ve_got_nothing_to_lose/ |newspaper=The Argus|date=3 October 2008|access-date=26 February 2016}} until he was dropped from the first team for one game in late November following a blunder that resulted a winning goal, in a 1–0 loss against Huddersfield Town.{{cite news|title=Albion drop Whing |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/3877291.Albion_drop_Whing/ |newspaper=The Argus |date=25 November 2008|access-date=26 February 2016}} After making his return against Oldham Athletic, Whing hoped his good performance would keep him in the first team.{{cite news|title=Goalless Whing takes some stick |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/3967259.Goalless_Whing_takes_some_stick/ |newspaper=The Argus|date=11 December 2008|access-date=26 February 2016}} Whing went on to make forty appearances for the club and, after helping them avoid relegation, was overwhelmingly voted Brighton's player of the year for the 2008–09 season, receiving 77% of the vote.{{cite web |url=http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~1645851,00.html |title=Whing Voted Player of the Season! |author=Tim Dudding |date=2 May 2009 |publisher=Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. |access-date=30 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504134338/http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0%2C%2C10433~1645851%2C00.html |archive-date=4 May 2009 |url-status=dead }} With his contract expiring at the end of the 2008–09 season, Whing attracted interest from Walsall{{cite news|title=Whing: Drop could have ended my Albion career |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/4339624.Whing__Drop_could_have_ended_my_Albion_career/ |newspaper=The Argus|date=4 May 2009|access-date=26 February 2016}} and Leeds United,{{cite news|title=Andrew Whing wanted by Leeds United FC |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/andrew-whing-wanted-leeds-united-3081358 |newspaper=Coventry Telegraph|date=11 June 2009|access-date=26 February 2016}} around the same time he was offered a new contract.{{cite news|title=Fourteen let go in Brighton cull |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/8046243.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=12 May 2009|access-date=26 February 2016}} After his move to Leeds United stalled,{{cite news|title=Whing future takes a twist |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/4441838.Whing_future_takes_a_twist/ |newspaper=The Argus|date=17 June 2009|access-date=26 February 2016}} Whing signed a new two-year contract with Brighton.{{cite news|title=Whing to sign new Seagulls deal |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/8122278.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 June 2009|access-date=26 February 2016}}

In the first half of the 2009–10 season, Whing remained in the right-back position for the first seven matches until he suffered a dead leg and was substituted, in a 1–0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers.{{cite news|title=Albion could lose Whing |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/4591584.Albion_could_lose_Whing/ |newspaper=The Argus|date=10 September 2009|access-date=26 February 2016}} After being sidelined for two months,{{cite news|title=Whing out, Elphick in for Albion |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/4626069.Whing_out__Elphick_in_for_Albion/ |newspaper=The Argus|date=12 September 2009|access-date=26 February 2016}} he made his return from injury for the club's reserves on 11 November 2009 against Millwall's reserves{{cite news|title=Whing makes return for reserves |url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/4731553.Whing_makes_return_for_reserves/ |newspaper=The Argus|date=11 November 2009|access-date=26 February 2016}} and returned to the first team four days later, in a 3–1 win over Southampton.{{cite news|title=Southampton 1 – 3 Brighton Hove & Albion |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/8330393.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 November 2009|access-date=26 February 2016}}

However, under new manager Gus Poyet, 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_6005251,00.html |title=Full-back Whings into Spireites: Brighton defender heads to Saltergate |date=5 March 2010 |publisher=Sky Sports |access-date=30 December 2011}} He made his Chesterfield debut four days later, coming on as a substitute for Dan Gray in a 1–0 loss against Notts County.{{cite news|title=Notts County 1 – 0 Chesterfield |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8541788.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 March 2010|access-date=26 February 2016}} Whing went on to make eleven appearances for the club.{{Soccerbase season|id=34591|season=2009|access-date=13 June 2025}}

On 28 October 2010, Whing signed for Leyton Orient on a two-month loan deal.{{cite web |url=http://www.leytonorient.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10439~2199764,00.html |title=Os snap up Brighton defender Whing |publisher=Leyton Orient F.C. |date=28 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101031173746/http://www.leytonorient.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10439~2199764%2C00.html |archive-date=31 October 2010 |url-status=dead }} He made his Leyton Orient debut five days later, on 2 November 2010, in a 3–2 loss against Colchester United.{{cite news|title=Colchester Unitedn 3–2 Leyton Orient |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9119073.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 November 2010|access-date=26 February 2016}}

After impressing Os boss Russell Slade with five appearances, Whing signed for Orient until the end of the season, and his Brighton contract was cancelled by mutual consent.{{cite web |url=http://www.leytonorient.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10439~2260842,00.html |title=Whing signs until end of season |date=7 January 2011 |publisher=Leyton Orient F.C. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110110165032/http://www.leytonorient.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10439~2260842%2C00.html |archive-date=10 January 2011 |url-status=live }} On 12 February 2011, he scored his first goal in several years in Orient's 4–1 victory over Bristol Rovers.{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9387845.stm |title=Leyton Orient 4–1 Bristol Rovers |date=12 February 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport}} Three weeks later on 5 March 2011, he scored his second goal, in a 2–0 win over Notts County.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 2 – 0 Notts County |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9407640.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 March 2011|access-date=26 February 2016}} After making 19 appearances and scoring twice, Whing was offered a one-year contract extension.{{cite news|title=Striker Scott McGleish leads Leyton Orient departures |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13358633 |publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 May 2011|access-date=26 February 2016}}

Instead, Whing signed a two-year deal with Oxford United when his contract with Leyton Orient expired in the summer of 2011. He said of Oxford: "This is a fantastic club with a lovely stadium and it gets great attendances that are worthy of a Championship side and it shows the potential here."{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10342~2361490,00.html |title=Andy Whings in |date=18 May 2011 |publisher=Oxford United F.C. |access-date=30 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521081419/http://www.oufc.co.uk/page/News/0%2C%2C10342~2361490%2C00.html |archive-date=21 May 2011 |url-status=dead }}

Whing made his Oxford United debut in the opening game of the 2011–12 season, a 1–0 loss against Rotherham United, on 6 August 2011.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 1 – 0 Oxford United |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/14351877.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 August 2011|access-date=26 February 2016}} Apart from a minor illness,{{cite news|title=Wilder waiting on Oxford United pair |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/9246845.Wilder_waiting_on_Oxford_United_pair/ |newspaper=Oxford Mail|date=13 September 2011|access-date=26 February 2016}} he remained in the first team throughout the season. After initial criticism,{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17300960 |title=Oxford United utility man Andy Whing delighted with support |publisher=BBC Sport |date=8 March 2012 |access-date=21 November 2012}} he won the Supporters Player of the Year Award at the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Whing delighted to win Oxford United fans award |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/9678968.Whing_delighted_to_win_Oxford_United_fans_award/ |newspaper=Oxford Mail|date=1 May 2012|access-date=26 February 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/team/player-profile/index.aspx?playerid=263336&tcmuri=154723 |title=Player Profile: Andrew Whing |publisher=Oxford United F.C. |access-date=21 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023025910/http://www.oufc.co.uk/team/player-profile/index.aspx?playerid=263336&tcmuri=154723|archive-date=23 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}

In the 2012–13 season Whing retained his number 16 shirt.{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-273751.aspx|title=It's a Number Game |publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=27 July 2012|access-date=26 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160226223522/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-273751.aspx|archive-date=26 February 2016|url-status=live}} However, he suffered a groin injury that kept him out of the team for the first part of the season.{{cite news|title=Omens look good for U's, says boss |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/9850565.Omens_look_good_for_U_s__says_boss/ |newspaper=Oxford Mail|date=2 August 2012|access-date=26 February 2016}} By early October, he had returned to training{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/011012-andy-whings-in-400942.aspx|title=Andy Whings In |publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=1 October 2012|access-date=26 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160226224920/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/011012-andy-whings-in-400942.aspx|archive-date=26 February 2016|url-status=live}} and returned to the first team on 15 October 2012, coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute for Tom Craddock, in a 3–0 loss against Port Vale.{{cite news|title=Port Vale 3 – 0 Oxford United |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19867573 |publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 October 2012|access-date=26 February 2016}} He scored his first goal for Oxford in a 2–2 draw at Barnet on 20 November 2012.{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20308034 |title=Barnet 2–2 Oxford Utd |publisher=BBC Sport |date=20 November 2012|access-date=21 November 2012}} He subsequently suffered an injury to his knee and ankle during a FA Cup match against Accrington Stanley on 1 December 2012.{{cite news|title=Oxford United boss praises side's attitude despite draw |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/10097933.Oxford_United_boss_praises_side_s_attitude_despite_draw/ |newspaper=Oxford Mail|date=10 December 2012|access-date=26 February 2016}} After making a recovery in early February,{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00040213-whing-638276.aspx|title=Whing On the Mend |publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=4 February 2013|access-date=26 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206021902/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00040213-whing-638276.aspx|archive-date=6 February 2013 |url-status=live}} he returned to the first team, coming on as a substitute for Adam Chapman in the final minutes of a 3–0 loss against Plymouth Argyle on 16 February 2013.{{cite news|title=Plymouth Argyle 0 – 1 Oxford United |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21449201 |publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 February 2013|access-date=26 February 2016}} His second Oxford goal was an uncharacteristic scissor-kick against Rochdale that left keeper Josh Lillis stunned.{{cite news |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/10369472.Oxford_United_3__Whing_53__Constable_76__Potter_90__Rochdale_0/ |title=Oxford United 3 (Whing 53, Constable 76, Potter 90) Rochdale 0| newspaper=Oxford Mail |first=David |last=Pritchard |date=20 April 2013 |access-date=2 June 2013}} Despite being restricted by injury to 22 appearances, Whing signed a contract with the club keeping him until 2016.{{cite news|title=Whing earns new Oxford deal |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11750/8772022/whing-earns-new-oxford-deal |publisher=Sky Sports|date=12 June 2013|access-date=26 February 2016}} At the end of the season, Whing was awarded Goal of the Season for his goal against Rochdale.{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00280413-awards-night-796968.aspx|title=Jake the Star at Awards Night |publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=28 April 2013|access-date=26 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130724194744/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00280413-awards-night-796968.aspx|archive-date=24 July 2013 |url-status=live}}

At the start of the 2013–14 season, Whing regained his right-back position. In the absence of captain Jake Wright, he was made captain for the match against Cheltenham Town on 14 September 2013, which ended 2–2.{{cite news|title=Cheltenham Town 2 – 2 Oxford United |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23999346 |publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 September 2013|access-date=26 February 2016}} After the match, Whing described the award of the captain's armband as a "privilege".{{cite news|title=Whing: Armband a privilege |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/18939/8926532/whing-armband-a-privilege |publisher=Sky Sports|date=17 September 2013|access-date=26 February 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00170913-whing-1059055.aspx|title=Whing Man |publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=17 September 2013|access-date=26 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160226231721/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00170913-whing-1059055.aspx|archive-date=26 February 2016|url-status=live}} In the next game, a 1–0 defeat to Chesterfield, Whing was sent off in the 67th minute for a professional foul on Eoin Doyle.{{cite news|title=Oxford United 0 – 1 Chesterfield |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24089730 |publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 September 2013|access-date=26 February 2016}} After serving a suspension and making his return,{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00111013-northampton-preview-1093964.aspx|title=Northampton Preview |publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=11 October 2013|access-date=26 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160226232422/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00111013-northampton-preview-1093964.aspx|archive-date=26 February 2016|url-status=live}} Whing suffered an ankle injury during a match against Mansfield Town, which led to his being sidelined until January.{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00221113-morecambe-preview-1189538.aspx|title=Morecambe Preview |publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=22 November 2013|access-date=26 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131124224659/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00221113-morecambe-preview-1189538.aspx|archive-date=24 November 2013 |url-status=live}} An operation further extended his period out of the team,{{cite news|title=Andy Whing ruled out until February |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/10839232.Andy_Whing_ruled_out_until_February/ |newspaper=Oxford Mail|date=28 November 2013|access-date=26 February 2016}} and he remained on the sidelines until 21 March 2014, when he made his return to the starting eleven in a 1–0 win over Hartlepool United.{{cite news|title=Oxford United 1 – 0 Hartlepool United |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26572806 |publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 March 2014|access-date=26 February 2016}} Whing went on to make eighteen appearances for the club in 2013–14.{{Soccerbase season|id=34591|season=2013|access-date=13 June 2025}}

Shortly after the end of the 2013–14 season, Whing had an operation on his hip, resulting in him missing the start of the 2014–15 season.{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00190514-whing-clarke-1558916.aspx|title=Whing and Clarke Facing Operations |publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=19 May 2014|access-date=26 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160226235025/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00190514-whing-clarke-1558916.aspx|archive-date=26 February 2016|url-status=live}} After playing his first match of the season in the reserve side,{{cite news|title=Whing and Clarke make Oxford United returns |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/11490642.Whing_and_Clarke_make_Oxford_United_returns/ |newspaper=Oxford Mail|date=23 September 2014|access-date=26 February 2016}} Whing made his first appearance of the 2014–15 season, coming on as a substitute for Brian Howard in the 57th minute of a televised 5–1 defeat to Cambridge United on 11 October 2014.{{cite news|title=Cambridge United 5 – 1 Oxford United |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29486510 |publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 October 2014|access-date=26 February 2016}} He expressed "delight" on making his return,{{cite news|title=Whing delight at injury-free appearances for Oxford United |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/11571087.Whing_delight_at_injury_free_appearances_for_Oxford_United/ |newspaper=Oxford Mail|date=31 October 2014|access-date=26 February 2016}} and remained in midfield in the first team,{{cite news|title=Oxford United midfielder Andy Whing is out to cheer up the U's fans |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/11731884.Oxford_United_midfielder_Andy_Whing_is_out_to_cheer_up_the_U_s_fans/ |newspaper=Oxford Mail|date=17 January 2015|access-date=26 February 2016}} before suffering a hip injury during a reserve match against Southend United.{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/portsmouth-oxford-united-tickets-preview-2299895.aspx|title=PREVIEW: Portmouth v Oxford United |publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=27 February 2015|access-date=26 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160227000911/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/portsmouth-oxford-united-tickets-preview-2299895.aspx|archive-date=27 February 2016 |url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Oxford United youngsters will handle occasion, says Michael Appleton |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/11824552.Oxford_United_youngsters_will_handle_occasion__says_Michael_Appleton/ |newspaper=Oxford Mail|date=28 February 2015|access-date=26 February 2016}} He made three more appearances towards the end of the season, in which he made 23 appearances in total.{{Soccerbase season|id=34591|season=2014|access-date=13 June 2025}}

At 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.oufc.co.uk//news/article/oxford-united-retained-2450065.aspx|title=Wright, Rose and Crocombe agree new deals as United release retained list |publisher=Oxford United F.C.|date=11 May 2015|access-date=26 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221045107/http://www.oufc.co.uk//news/article/oxford-united-retained-2450065.aspx|archive-date=21 February 2016 |url-status=live}} He had previously hinted about his retirement from professional football, citing his injury, and had already started a UEFA B Licence course.{{cite news|title=Oxford United stalwart Andy Whing hints at retirement |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/12929385.Oxford_United_stalwart_Andy_Whing_hints_at_retirement/ |newspaper=Oxford Mail|date=4 May 2015|access-date=26 February 2016}} In late November, Whing was appointed jointly with Leon Blackmore-Such as the club's under-18 coach.{{cite news|title=Joint Oxford United coaching roles working for Andy Whing and Leon Blackmore-Such |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/14091313.Joint_Oxford_United_coaching_roles_working_for_Andy_Whing_and_Leon_Blackmore_Such/ |newspaper=Oxford Mail|date=20 November 2015|access-date=26 February 2016}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/oxfordunited/15541892.Andy_Whing_leaves_Oxford_United_for_coaching_role_at_Kidderminster_Harriers/ |title=Andy Whing leaves Oxford United for coaching role at Kidderminster Harriers |newspaper=Oxford Mail |first=David |last=Pritchard |date=18 September 2017 |access-date=18 September 2017}}

During his time at Oxford United, Whing became something of a cult hero on the Oxford terraces.{{cite web |url=http://theboysfromupthehill.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/remarkable-turnaround-for-andy-whing.html |title=Remarkable Turnaround for Andy Whing |publisher=The Boys From Up The Hill Blog |date=30 April 2012 |access-date=2 June 2013}}

On 18 September 2017, Whing was announced as the new head coach of Kidderminster Harriers' under-23 team.{{Cite web |date=18 September 2017 |title=Harriers appoint Andy Whing |url=https://harriers.co.uk/news/2017/09/18/harriers-appoint-andy-whing/ |access-date=13 June 2025 |website=Official Website of the Harriers – Kidderminster Harriers FC |language=en-GB}}

In September 2019, Whing joined National League North club Hereford and was re-united with former manager Russell Slade.{{Cite web |date=13 September 2019 |title=Bulls appoint Whing as new first team coach |url=https://www.herefordtimes.com/sport/17900701.hereford-fc-appoint-andrew-whing-new-first-team-coach/ |access-date=13 June 2025 |website=Hereford Times |language=en}}

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.{{cite news |url=https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/18442521.andy-whing-james-constable-join-banbury-united-management-team/ |title=Andy Whing and James Constable join Banbury United as management team |first=David |last=Pritchard |newspaper=Oxford Mail |date=12 May 2020 |access-date=12 May 2020}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://southern-football-league.co.uk/news/131338/Its-Championship-Success-For-Banbury/|title=It's Championship Success For Banbury!|website=southern-football-league.co.uk|date=2 April 2022|accessdate=12 April 2022}} Following survival in their first season in the National League North, he resigned from his role in May 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.banburyunitedfc.co.uk/news/banbury-united-accepts-first-team-managers-resignation-2781415.html|title=Banbury United accepts First Team Manager's resignation|website=www.banburyunitedfc.co.uk|date=22 May 2023|accessdate=23 May 2023}}

On 28 June 2023, Whing was appointed head coach of National League club Solihull Moors.{{cite web|url=https://www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk/news/posts/moors-appoint-andy-whing-as-head-coach/|title=Moors Appoint Andy Whing as Head Coach|website=28 June 2023|accessdate=29 June 2023}} Having ended August top of the league, he was awarded the National League Manager of the Month award.{{cite web|url=https://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/delight-for-dieseruvwe-and-a-big-win-for-moors-bos-77843|title=Delight For Dieseruvwe And A Big Win For Moors Boss Whing|website=www.thenationalleague.org.uk|date=6 September 2023|accessdate=6 September 2023}}

On 20 January 2025, Whing was appointed head coach of League Two club Barrow on a two-and-a-half year deal. {{cite web|url=https://www.barrowafc.com/news/2025/january/20/welcome-andy-whing/|title=Welcome Andy Whing|website=www.barrowafc.com|date=20 January 2025|accessdate=20 January 2025}}

From August 2008 to April 2009, Whing was a columnist for the Worthing Herald newspaper.{{cite news|title=FOOTBALL: Albion star Andrew Whing's weekly column |url=http://www.worthingherald.co.uk/sport/football-albion-star-andrew-whing-s-weekly-column-august-21-1-240718 |publisher=Worthing Herald|date=21 August 2008|access-date=26 February 2016}}

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• FA Trophy runner-up: 2023–24{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c03dy70k7wet |title=FA Trophy final: Gateshead 2–2 Solihull Moors (5–4 on pens) – Lineups |website=BBC Sport |date=11 May 2024 |access-date=12 May 2024}}

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