The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Brett Whaley has become Spalding United’s new manager after leaving Pitching In NPL Midlands Division rivals Wisbech Town to take on the role.
The former Yaxley and March Town boss called the opportunity to take over at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field “too good to turn down” and has taken over with immediate effect.
He will work closely with Bruno Porfirio, who has been in caretaker charge of the Tulips for the five games since Gaby Zakuani left the club by mutual consent.
Whaley said: “When the opportunity came to be involved with the project at Spalding it was too good to turn down.
“After meeting club officials it’s clear we share the same goals, I am aware how ambitious the club is and look forward to helping them achieve their goals.
“I would like to thank everyone at Wisbech Town for all their help and support over the last two years and wish them all the very best for the future.”
Spalding CEO Leigh Porter added: “Brett brings years of experience of local football to the existing management team and that was something we were very keen to add.
“After speaking to a number of people in the last few weeks it was clear Brett shares our ambition, work ethic and goals.”
Whaley will be in the dugout for Monday’s home clash with Carlton Town.
