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Former Sunderland star Defoe explains shock exit from National League club Woking
- First Team Manager Jermain Defoe has left Woking Football Club after 116 days, with the club confirming the mutual agreement to part ways with immediate effect.
- Addressing his exit on Instagram, Defoe said "circumstances have ultimately made it impossible" to continue, though he expressed pride in the work undertaken with assistant Paul Bracewell and coach Karl Halabi.
- Following a 1-0 friendly defeat to Braintree Town on Tuesday at Kingfield Stadium, the departure occurred just 16 days before the National League season begins.
- Woking Football Club thanked Defoe for his contribution and stated the club remains fully focused on delivering its objectives both on and off the pitch for the upcoming campaign.
- Defoe described his tenure as an "eye-opening managerial experience" that will strengthen him for future challenges, leaving the Surrey side with pride in what was being built.
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Jermain Defoe quits management job after just six matches following 'clash with member of hierarchy'
Jermain Defoe's first managerial role has come to a sudden and unexpected end after the former England and Tottenham striker parted company with National League side Woking just four months into his tenure.The 43-year-old, who had been leading preparations for the new campaign, has left the Surrey club with immediate effect after both parties reached what was described as a mutual agreement.His departure comes despite encouraging results on the …
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