Carlisle United's fellow Cumbrian League Two rivals Barrow have appointed Andy Whing as their new head coach.
The former Solihull Moors boss has replaced Stephen Clemence at Holker Street.
Barrow have moved quickly to confirm Whing as Clemence's successor after sacking the latter on Saturday.
Whing, 40, takes charge of the Bluebirds at a time their form has been in decline, with just one win in their last 15 games.
They sit 17th in League Two, eight points above the relegation zone and ten above bottom-placed Carlisle. A 2-0 defeat at Swindon Town on Saturday saw the Barrow board end Clemence's reign.
Barrow AFC are delighted to welcome Andy Whing to the club as our new Head Coach on a two and a half year deal. ✍️#WeAreBarrow pic.twitter.com/mbm45ERxS6
— Barrow AFC (@BarrowAFC) January 20, 2025
Whing has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at the SO Legal Stadium, Barrow having paid Solihull Moors an undisclosed fee to secure the former Banbury United manager and ex-Coventry City, Brighton & Hove Albion and Oxford United defender.
Assistant Craig Pead has joined Whing in making the move to south Cumbria. Their first game will come at home to Grimsby Town on Saturday - while they will take on Carlisle on March 1.
Whing's time at Solihull included a run to last season's fifth tier play-off final, when they lost to Bromley, while they were also beaten at Wembley in the FA Trophy final against Gateshead. They are currently seventh in the National League.
Speaking on Barrow's website, he said: "It’s a fantastic opportunity for me. I’m really, really excited to be here.
"As soon as I heard about the interest, I was really excited about it, and after meeting everyone today and having a real warm welcome, it just feels like I’ve got a bunch of really good people, which is brilliant.
“One of the biggest things for me is trying to get that connection with the fans as it’s a massive, massive part of it.
"If you look at my Banbury days and at Solihull, and even my playing days, I think I had a massive connection with every club I’ve been at.”
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