Banbury Call On Jones To Keep Up Puritans' Progress

The former Oxford City and Hemel Hempstead Town manager is more than happy to get stuck in straight away after replacing Andy Whing.

The Puritans’ search for the 38-year-old’s replacement is over, ten days after he called time on his spell in charge.

Jones says he wants to build on what the man whose shoes he is filling has achieved - and wants to take them to ever greater heights.

The National League North club have handed him a one year contract and chairman Ronnie Johnson says they have got the right man.

“I am overjoyed to be joining Banbury United,” Jones told the club’s website.

“I can’t wait to get started and am excited by the challenge of the season ahead. Through the interview process, I have been impressed with the professionalism at the club and the commitment and hard work to move things forward.

“I look forward to building on what Andy Whing has created and to meeting the fans at the pre-season matches. My job starts immediately with an evening on the phone!”

Johnson added: “We have moved at warp speed to recruit the right person for this job and are delighted to welcome Mark Jones to Banbury United.

“The fit between the club, as we head into what could be a challenging season, and Mark Jones’ extensive National League football experience is incredibly strong.

“It’s been a tricky couple of weeks for everyone at the Club and for much of our town, from supporters to players. I am confident we will look back at today as being a most positive milestone for Banbury United.”