Jermain Defoe’s first senior managerial job ends after a brief period in charge of National League club Woking. Multiple outlets report that Defoe leaves the role after fewer than four months, with the club parting ways with him following a run of matches that is described as eight or nine games depending on the source. BBC Sport says Defoe departs after four months and nine matches. The Athletic similarly states the separation comes after only eight games, highlighting that it is his first managerial position. The Mirror reports that Defoe’s reign ends after six games, presenting a shorter figure and describing the situation as one he said was not possible to continue.
Following his exit, Defoe characterizes the experience as “eye-opening,” describing his transition into management at the end of March. Across the reports, there is agreement that Defoe’s time at Woking is brief and comes to an end early in his first managerial role.
