New Puritans chief has high hopes By John Lyons

MARK Jones is determined to keep Banbury United on an ‘upward trajectory’ after being given the chance to lead the National League North club. The 43-year-old former Oxford City and Hemel Hempstead Town boss has replaced Andy Whing in the Spencer Stadium dugout. Whing led the Puritans to the Southern Premier Central title in 2021-22 and then to a 17th-place finish in their maiden campaign at Step 2. However, the 38-year-old former Coventry City and Brighton defender tendered his resignation three weeks ago, saying he b...