Solihull Moors win at Banbury United in pre-season friendly

The former Oxford United defender resigned from the Puritans in May, after three successful years with the club.

He led Banbury to a historic promotion during the 2021/22 campaign before guiding them to their highest ever league finish as they ended up 17th in Vanarama National League North last season.

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Marking coming back to the Spencer Stadium, Whing oversaw a 3-0 victory with his new side.

The Moors took the lead after eight minutes when Mark Beck converted from the penalty spot.

The visitors made it 2-0 four minutes later when Morgan Owen threaded a ball through to Max Brogan, who burst down the right-hand side and played a low cross which was put into the back of the net for an own goal.

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Brogan was then flagged offside just before the half hour mark as he fired home a third goal for Whing’s side.

The usual pre-season friendly raft of substitutes followed at half-time, with the Moors then making it 3-0 with 10 minutes to go.

Callum Maycock played a lofted pass through to Josh Kelly, who squared the ball to Tyler Bruck, who then tucked the ball home.

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Formerly the politics reporter for the Oxford Mail, Liam now covers all things Oxford United.

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