Published Jul 23, 2026, 5:10 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
Jermain Defoe: Former England striker leaves role as Woking head coach after 116 days saying it was 'impossible' to continue
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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. The 43-year-old was appointed on March 29 and oversaw just six competitive matches, winning two and losing once as Woking finished 10th in the National League. It was the former West Ham, Tottenham and England striker's first role as a head coach, and he described it as an 'eye-opening' experience. "Following recent discussions, I can confirm that I have mutually agreed