Meet Jane Dyche: Discover the Family Life of Sean Dyche and Their Children!

Table of Contents

1. Manager Appointment
2. Who is Sean Dyche?
3. Who is Sean Dyche’s wife Jane?
4. How many children do they have?

SEAN Dyche was appointed as Nottingham Forest’s new manager just days after Ange Postecoglou’s brief tenure ended unexpectedly.

Here’s everything we know about his wife and family.

Sean Dyche is the new manager of ForestCredit: Getty Sean has known his wife Jane since childhoodCredit: Getty

Upon his appointment, it was stated: “A respected and experienced manager, Dyche brings the ideal combination of character, tactical insight, and proven success to lead the Club into its next chapter.

“Having managed over 330 Premier League matches in his career thus far, Dyche has developed teams known for their defensive organization, resilience, and proficiency in set pieces – traits that closely match the current squad’s strengths and the club’s footballing philosophy.

“As a former youth player for Forest who resides locally, Dyche possesses a profound understanding of the values and pride associated with Forest and its supporters.

Who is Sean Dyche?

Sean Dyche is a football manager and former player.

He was born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, on June 28, 1971.

Making his professional debut in 1990, Sean played as a center-back for clubs including , , , and Northampton Town.

He also captained and played a significant role in their memorable run to the 1997 semi-final.

After retiring from playing in 2007, Sean transitioned to coaching.

His managerial career commenced at , where he was elevated from youth coach to manager in 2011.

Sean’s longest and most successful managerial stint was at , where he took over in 2012.

Under his leadership, the team achieved two promotions to the Premier League and secured a seventh-place finish, allowing the Clarets to qualify for European competition for the first time since 1967.

Sean’s management style is characterized by robust defensive organization and resilience.

He was let go in 2022 and replaced by Mike Jackson due to the team's decline in performance, which left them in the relegation zone with eight matches remaining in the season.

Sean later managed Everton from January 2023 to January 2025, helping the team avoid relegation on multiple occasions despite a challenging period of results and a scoring drought.

Who is Sean Dyche’s wife Jane?

Sean and Jane Dyche have known each other since they were children.

[Jane] was my first great love and still is. She’s a wonderful person.

Sean Dyche, Lancashire Telegraph

Jane prefers to maintain a low public profile, which is exactly how Sean likes it.

In 2014, he shared with the Lancashire Telegraph: “Jane and I have known each other since childhood – not in a typical childhood sweetheart manner.

“But she was my first significant love and still is. She’s a wonderful person. She is fully aware of what I do, but she understands the challenges I encounter.

“I don’t want my wife and children to be overwhelmed by my career. They have their own lives, and that is very important to me.

Sean’s son Max Dyche plays for Northampton Town, just like his father didCredit: Getty

“In my home, you wouldn’t even know what I do. You might see a few football shirts or a signed program in my son’s room, but that’s about it.”

While the exact date of their wedding has not been disclosed, they have been together for many years.

How many children do they have?

Sean and Jane have two children together.

Their son Max has followed in his father's footsteps by playing professionally for Northampton Town.

The academy graduate made his senior debut in 2020 and signed a two-year contract in June 2025.

Sean and Jane also have a daughter named Alicia.