Jermain Defoe departs as Woking head coach after 116 days

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Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Jermain Defoe departs as Woking head coach after 116 days

Summary

Jermain Defoe has left his position as Woking FC head coach after just 116 days. He described conditions at the club as making it 'impossible' to continue. During his brief tenure, Defoe managed six matches, winning two and finishing 10th in the National League. Despite questions about recruitment issues, Woking's director of football denied any rift with Defoe, asserting that he led all recruitment efforts. Defoe expressed pride in his work at the club and gratitude towards supporters and players.

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Key Details

•Defoe was appointed head coach on March 29.
•He won two out of six competitive matches at Woking.
•Woking finished 10th in the National League under his management.
•Director of football Jody Brown refuted claims of a rift over player recruitment.
•Defoe expressed pride in his short time at the club and gratitude to players and supporters.

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Jermaine Defoe has left his role as Woking FC head coach after just 116 days in charge, saying 'it was impossible' to continue.
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