Who is Jane Dyche? All About Sean Dyche’s Wife and Children

After being appointed as Nottingham Forest’s new manager, football fans are curious about the personal life of Sean Dyche, the respected former Burnley and Everton boss. Here’s everything to know about his wife Jane Dyche, their family life, and their children.

Who is Sean Dyche?

Sean Dyche is a well-known English football manager and former player, born on June 28, 1971, in Kettering, Northamptonshire.

During his playing career, he was a centre-back for clubs such as Bristol City, Luton Town, Millwall, Watford, and Northampton Town. He also captained Chesterfield, helping them reach the 1997 FA Cup semi-final, one of the club’s greatest achievements.

After retiring in 2007, Dyche moved into coaching and took charge of Watford in 2011 before joining Burnley in 2012, where he achieved two Premier League promotions and guided the team to European football for the first time since 1967.

Dyche later managed Everton from 2023 to 2025 before his recent move to Nottingham Forest.

Who is Jane Dyche?

Jane Dyche is the wife of Sean Dyche, and the two have known each other since childhood.
In an interview with the Lancashire Telegraph, Sean revealed that Jane was his “first big love” and that she remains a huge source of strength and understanding in his life.

He said: “Jane and I knew each other as kids – not in a childhood sweetheart way. But she was my first big love and still is. She’s a great girl.”

Jane has always preferred to stay out of the spotlight, living a private life away from media attention. Sean once mentioned that he doesn’t want his wife and children to be “swamped” by his football career, explaining: “In my house you wouldn’t have a clue what I did. You may see a couple of football shirts or a signed programme in my son’s room, but that’s it.”

The couple has been married for more than 25 years, though the exact date of their wedding has never been made public.

How Many Children Do Sean and Jane Dyche Have?

Sean and Jane Dyche have two children — a son named Max and a daughter named Alicia.

Their son Max Dyche has followed in his father’s footsteps and plays professional football for Northampton Town, the same club where Sean once played. Max, who came through the academy system, made his senior debut in 2020 and signed a new two-year deal in June 2025.

Their daughter Alicia keeps a low profile, with very little known publicly about her personal life.