Former Woking defender has returned to the club

The 21-year-old central defender returns to the Cards on loan from Northampton Town until the end of the season.

Max Dyche progressed through the Cobblers’ academy, making his debut as a substitute against Crewe Alexandra in December 2020. His first start came just three days later in a League One match against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.

In the 2021-22 season, Dyche was loaned to National League North sides Kettering Town and Brackley Town, scoring his first senior goal with Kettering. Upon returning to Northampton, he contributed to their 2022-23 promotion campaign, making 18 appearances in League Two. Dyche started the last four games of the season and scored in the penultimate game against Bradford. He played the full 90 minutes in the Cobblers’ 1-0 win at Tranmere Rovers in May 2023, securing their promotion.

This performance earned Dyche a new two-year contract with Northampton. He then had a brief loan stint at Aldershot Town from September to October 2023 before returning to Northampton.

Dyche’s initial loan spell with the Cards was quite successful. After joining in late January and making his debut in a 1-0 win against Oldham Athletic, he started all nine games he was available for and played every minute. During his loan, the Cards won four matches and drew twice. He was recalled in early March due to an injury crisis at Northampton Town.

“Max has been on our target list for this season since before he was recalled in March,” said Woking manager Michael Doyle. “Max can play right, central, or left in the back three, making him even more valuable to the club. He has the character of an experienced player at just 21, and we’re buzzing for his return.”

Additionally, Woking have announced the details for the first two season ticket holder meet-and-greet events at the Laithwaite Community Stadium.

From 6pm to 9pm on Tuesday, July 9, season ticket holders can attend an event in the Cardinals Bar and fan zone to meet first-team manager Michael Doyle, his management team, and several first-team players. This informal event is a great opportunity to catch up with Doyle and the team, fellow season-ticket holders, and the board. There is no need to RSVP – season ticket holders can simply show their season ticket upon arrival to gain access.

The second event will take place from 11am to 3pm on Wednesday, July 31. Season ticket holders can head pitch-side between 11am and 12pm to watch the first team being put through their paces by Doyle. From 12pm, season ticket holders can move to the fan zone for a chance to meet the team. The fan zone will be open until 3pm, with the bar and food stands available.

Woking FC have also confirmed their first-team shirt sponsors for the 2024-25 season. Boz’s Fruit & Veg remains the front-of-shirt sponsor, the MKJ Group has renewed its sponsorship for the back of the shirt, and Seymours Estate Agents continue as the sleeve sponsor.

“I am ecstatic that three of our main partners will sponsor the 2024-25 first-team shirt,” said Woking Business Development Director Simon Jones.