Adam Hinshelwood speaks on returning to Worthing as manager after his exit from York, and has wasted no time in making clear his plans.
Adam is reappointed on a contract until May 2028, and comes in with the experience of managing York City to a second-place finish in the National League.
Prior to that, he previously led Worthing to the Isthmian League Premier Division title in 2022 and the Sussex Senior Challenge Cup in 2023.
The club are aiming for promotion to the National League, with Hinshelwood’s possession-based, attacking style expected to maintain continuity.
The 👑 is back for a new era pic.twitter.com/AMXtDi9r0P
— Worthing FC (@WorthingFC) October 9, 2025
We’re delighted to confirm the return of Adam Hinshelwood as first team manager on a contract through to May 2028.
— Worthing FC (@WorthingFC) October 9, 2025
STATEMENT:
Worthing Football Club are delighted to confirm the return of Adam Hinshelwood as first team manager.
The 41-year-old returns following an 18-month spell as manager of York City, who he led to a second-place finish in the National League last season.
Hinshelwood has signed a contract through to May 2028, with his first match back in the dugout being Monday’s FA Cup fourth round qualifying tie with Forest Green Rovers at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium.
One of the club’s most successful managers, he won the Isthmian League Premier Division title – and with it, promotion to National League South in 2022 – as well as the Sussex Senior Challenge Cup in 2023.
Chairman, Barry Hunter commented: “We are thrilled with this move – it’s the start of a new era!
We are clear with our objective, which hasn’t changed – to secure promotion to the National League as soon as is feasible.
In our discussions with Adam, we recognised that we are both in completely different and more advanced places than we were just 18 months ago.
As a club, we are almost unrecognisable (on and off the pitch) compared with when Adam left, while he has unsurprisingly proved himself at National League level.
Naturally, we’re aware Adam will remain a target for clubs higher up the pyramid. However, as we have recently learned, all our managers attract interest – that comes with our growing reputation and we need to embrace it.”
Hinshelwood first took the reins in December 2013, and his initial spell in charge helped shape one of the club’s enduring values – giving opportunities to and developing young players. He brought in the likes of Will Hendon, Corey Heath, Omar Bugiel, Ben Pope, and Lloyd Dawes, who formed the core of the squad that achieved promotion from the Isthmian League South East Division following his departure.
During his second spell he also played a huge role in developing the club’s reputation of playing an attractive brand of possession-based, attacking football.
Jon Meeney has been added to Adam Hinshelwood’s management team, re-joining the club as Assistant Manager:
— Worthing FC (@WorthingFC) October 9, 2025
— New Scoreboard
— @EmiratesFACup Football
— The actual FA Cup paraded around the pitch
— The FA Cup draw live from @WorthingFC
— The 👑 returns..and the @tntsports TV cameras in town to capture it all. Monday is going to be electric ⚡️ https://t.co/d9CxX4YRBv
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Football Director, Nathan Bowen added, “Hinsh will ensure continuity with the squad, our playing style and our ambitions”.
“Having been through this process not too long ago, we were already clear about our criteria and Adam was the standout candidate to take the team forward”.
On his return, Hinshelwood said, “I have had some good offers in the last few weeks but when I received the call from Nathan last week I knew the time was right for me to return to the club that has given me so many great memories.
It’s an honour to be leading this wonderful club again – it’s come such a long way in such a short space of time.
It’s a nice feeling to be working with such good people again and I can’t wait to be back in the dugout at Woodside.”
Everyone at Worthing FC would like to welcome Adam back and wish him every success at the club.
Here’s how fans reacted as Adam Hinshelwood speaks on returning to Worthing as manager after his exit from York…
@TS_Minstermen: Shocked. Hell of a coup for Worthing who have an EFL capable manager back in their hands. All the best of luck Adam!!
@oafc24: Very surprised with that. He might have bottled it against us but still got 97 points and played decent football last season. Expected him to stay NL or lower L2
@iandwightbenton: Must be a great move personally being back near family etc… Congrats on the move and thanks for everything you did for the York family. Watch them reach league 2 before York 👀
@Georgehughes_62: Enormous credit to George, Barry , Keith and Ralph and whoever was involved to complete this deal. We are very lucky to have such a well run club. Hats off to you all 👏🏻
@danintheden: Worthing, thank you for lending us an absolute stellar manager. It’s only fair you get him back. Excited for your next chapter of Hinshball. #YCFC
@pitbullterry: Hope you have fantastic success. You did at York and I’m still amazed you were sacked!
@RussWWFC: Wow, you’ve played a blinder there, York were bonkers for letting him go.
@YCFC123: Massive loss for York. Wouldn’t surprise me if they get to L2 before us. At least he’ll be back where he’s appreciated. Thanks for a fantastic year Adam 👏
@DylanBaker1986: Best possible news, absolutely ludicrous he was let go by @YorkCityFC, brilliant brilliant stuff 👏
@Poole10: Well you did say you were going to announce something BIG 😮 I have no connection to Worthing but even I can see this is great for the club and the division …….. second best manager in NLS behind Scotty Davies 😉
@JC_WFC1886: Ollie, Joe, Marvin, Harrison 🔜
@nonleaguesouths: Huge signing! Worthing mean business! Excited to see how the new era unfolds!
@Noddy_Holder: Some loan deal that was, thanks for everything Adam #ycfc
@YcFc_Sisso: What a man, wish him all but the best. Could not wish for the bestest success for the man. All best Hinsh.
@BensonDiseworth: All the best Adam you worked wonders at York , gave a solid platform to build on 😊⚽️🥅
@Ann687052: Good luck Adam. Thanks for your time at York, we saw some great football. Much appreciated 👏
@MickCordukes: All the best Adam , top guy and manager . I hope Worthing win the national south .
@juliano_tf: Unreal work from everyone, welcome back Hinsh 🔥
@WarwickLiam: Thank you for the good times at York… All the best for the season ahead 👍
@Lightning5432: HAHAHAH YESSSSSS
@SimageryUK: Der Der Der Der Der, Hinshelwood, Oh ADAM Hinshelwood is gonna take you up. Der Der Der! Sofia and I wish you the best, top man missed by many! Get to do things your way again now! Good luck!
@Dave_Crypt0: Thank you for the amazing season at #YCFC last season Adam, wishing you and @Worthingfc all the best for your new chapter 👍🏼
@joshua_lee56788: All the best Adam, obviously didnt settle up north. Brilliant appointment
@JulianChurchLtd: Great news and great manager – haven’t seen who will support as assistants but hell of a resigning – well done @GeorgeDowell
@RazzaRileyy: Big surprise, definitely shouldn’t have dropped lower, if anything I thought a league 2 club might have got him. Worthing must have opened the chequebook 😂
@nufc789: I’m not getting carried away but we’re going to win the lot!
@Brightonfan: Unfinished business now Hinsh!!!! A point to prove as well.
Oof.#WorthingFC mean business. That is a hell of an appointment.
Goes to show the relationship with the club that he’s gone back there likely – I’d imagine – with interest at a higher level.
The pressure just ramped up to the max for The Rebels. https://t.co/kD1hZuptt1 pic.twitter.com/GxMnPnOfRS
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