Brett is back as a local boss, but high-flying Hares lose their manager

​Experienced boss Brett Whaley is the new manager of Deeping Rangers.

Whaley has previously managed several local non-league clubs, most recently Spalding United who dismissed him while a concerted promotion push was ongoing.

Brett Whaley (right) when Spalding United manager.placeholder image
Brett Whaley (right) when Spalding United manager.

Whaley has also managed Soham Town Rangers, Wisbech Town, Yaxley and March Town in a managerial career that has spanned over 700 non-league games.

Whaley said: “The club’s plans are exciting, and their ambitions match mine. An impressive squad of players has been assembled and I am looking forward to working with them.”

Brett Whaley (right) when Spalding United manager.placeholder image
Brett Whaley (right) when Spalding United manager.

Chris Lenton will assist Whaley at a club who are currently bottom of the United Counties Premier Division North.

They did have a confidence boosting League Cup win last weekend, 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Coventry United. Deeping host Ashby Ivanhoe in a league game on Saturday.

Ash Taylor has resigned as manager of high-flying UCL side March Town because of personal reasons.

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