Woking sack manager Doyle

Michael Doyle won 14 and lost 21 of his 48 games in charge of Woking

Woking have sacked manager Michael Doyle following Saturday's 4-0 defeat by Gateshead.

They are currently 19th in the National League - one point above the relegation zone - after three defeats in their past four games.

Former Coventry and Sheffield United midfielder Doyle was appointed in December 2023 and helped Woking finish 17th last season.

Assistant manager Ben Turner has also been sacked.

"We thank them both for their contribution to the club, in particular last season in helping the club avoid relegation," read a Woking statement.

"Plans are in place to move forward as quickly and efficiently as possible."

Woking have been in the top flight of non-league football since 2019-20 and two years ago reached the play-offs before losing to Bromley.

The club are set to be sold to US businessman Todd Johnson's Cardinal Football Group.

Shareholders voted in favour of the takeover deal at a meeting this month.

'Action has been taken at the right time' - analysis

By BBC Radio Surrey's Tom Mitchell

It feels like he's been fighting a losing battle for quite a while now. You look at the league form – two wins in 17 – Michael would know that simply isn't good enough.

The fans have been growing frustrated with those results, the style of play and the frequent line-up changes.

But I have to credit Michael for the job he did at the back end of last season, keeping them up on the final day.

I feel action has been taken at the right time, with Woking still outside the relegation zone - there's still more than half the league season left.