THE dad of a Premier League star has guided his side to a historic promotion.
And it comes just months after he was sacked by another promotion-chasing non-league club.
Worthing earned promotion from the National League South Credit: Instagram / worthingfc
The Rebels are managed by Adam Hinshelwood, who returned in October Credit: Shutterstock
Adam Hinshelwood, 42, returned to in October after being sacked by York.
He took over with the south-coast club 16th after ten games.
But the Rebels soared up the National League South table and knew victory on the final day of the season would guarantee a memorable promotion to the fifth tier.
Two teams go up to the National League – but only top spot secured automatic promotion.
But Worthing made no mistake, beating Ebbsfleet United 2-0 at home in front of a club-record 4,002 attendance with a goal either side of the break.
Second-placed Hornchurch, who could have capitalised on a slip-up, only managed a 0-0 stalemate with Maidenhead to finish three points behind.
Hinshelwood – who managed Worthing from 2017 to 2024 before his year at York – .
And he was desperate to secure the automatic place so he can watch his next weekend.
It could be a double celebration for the Hinshelwood household if can help the Seagulls secure European qualification.
Jack – who scored in the – was set to be in the stands at Worthing today with Brighton not in action this weekend.
His dad’s old side York also secured promotion on the final day of the National League season in utterly dramatic scenes.
In a winner-takes-all showdown, Rochdale scored what looked to be a 95th-minute winner, sparking a pitch invasion.
However, York equalised when the ball crept over the line in the – and Rochdale must settle for the play-offs.
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