Education
University of Salford.
University of Salford.
Whitney currently combines the role of Assistant Manager at League One side with that of Club Physiotherapist. In December 2003, Whitney was appointed physiotherapist at having previously worked, after his footballing retirement, as a Sports Therapist in his own clinic whilst also helping his father-in-law dig graves in his role as undertaker and pursuing a bachelor"s degree in physiotherapy at the University of Salford, graduating in 2006. On 7 November 2006 Whitney made a brief playing come back, appearing for in the 2–1 Birmingham Senior Cup victory over Burton Albion.
On Tuesday 4 January 2011, announced the departure of Manager, Chris Hutchings and his Assistant, Martin O"Connor.
On the same day, "s Head of Youth, Dean Smith, was confirmed as Caretaker Manager and it was announced that Whitney would be assisting Smith in First Team Affairs. On Friday 21 January 2011, confirmed Smith as Manager, whilst Whitney was appointed as Assistant Manager until the end of the season.
He combines the role of Assistant Manager with the role of Club Physiotherapist.