Woking signs defenders Charlie McArthur and Josh Grant amid injury crisis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Woking has announced the signing of defenders Charlie McArthur and Josh Grant to address a significant injury crisis within the squad. McArthur joins on a one-month loan from York City after being released by Newcastle United earlier this June. Grant arrives as a free agent on a short-term deal, marking a return to a potential opportunity that was close last summer. Woking's director of football, Jody Brown, noted the unprecedented challenge of having 10 out of 11 defenders unavailable.
- •Woking signs Charlie McArthur from York City on a month-long loan.
- •Josh Grant joins as a free agent to bolster Woking's defense.
- •The team is currently facing an injury crisis with 10 defenders unavailable.
- •Director Jody Brown expressed concern about maintaining squad continuity.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Woking sign defenders McArthur and Grant
"Woking sign defenders Charlie McArthur and Josh Grant, as the National League club wrestles with an injury crisis.
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