By John Lyons

BIG-TIMER: Andy Whing, left, in action for Coventry City and, inset, celebrating promotion with his Banbury United squad
PICTURE: Alamy

ANDY Whing reckons his Banbury United troops are facing a ‘baptism of fire’ in National League North – but is confident they can handle the heat.
Appointed as manager in 2020, the former Coventry, Brighton and Oxford United defender led the Puritans on a magical adventure last season.
The unfancied Oxfordshire side left their rivals trailing in their wake as they notched up a magnificent 102 points from 40 games, winning 32 and losing ju...