Darren Sarll makes switch to Woking from Yeovil

Darren Sarll has left Yeovil Town to become manager at National League rivals Woking.

The former Stevenage boss replaces Alan Dowson, who was axed by the Cards at the end of last month.

Sarll’s contract runs through the end of the 2023/24 season. Interim Woking boss Ian Dyer will stay on, while Charlie Lee takes temporary charge of Yeovil.

“The Club received dozens of quality applications for the job, and Darren was a top candidate from the moment we reviewed his CV,” said Woking Chief Executive John Katz. “We were extraordinarily impressed with his aggressive playing style, budget maximization, and the table positions he has achieved in his time at Yeovil, including reaching the playoffs in his first season.”

Sarll, 39, has managerial and coaching experience in the Football League and the National League, including two stints at Stevenage, along with spells at Brentford, Rotherham United, and Yeovil Town.

He also served as Academy Manager and U23 Manager for Watford in the Premier League.

At Yeovil Town, his career win percentage finished at nearly 50% including League matches and FA Cup ties. 

“I am very honoured and proud to be offered the Manager’s position at one of the last great Non-League institutions,” said Sarll. “For years Woking has found success at the very top of Non-League, and in tandem with John, Drew and the Board, my ambition is to close that gap that exists right now within what is a very competitive division.

“After twenty years of working in this industry, I hope my experiences can accelerate the professional on-field growth of the Football Club. I am looking forward to meeting the players and staff and all of you – the supporters.”