00:01Former England striker Jermaine Defoe has left his role as Woking head coach just 116 days after taking charge, saying
00:12it had become impossible for him to continue in the role.
00:16The 43-year-old, who took charge of the National League side in March, oversaw just six competitive matches during
00:26his first senior managerial role.
00:29Under Defoe, Woking finished 10th in the National League, recording two wins, three draws and one defeat before the two
00:38parties agreed to part company by mutual consent during the pre-season.
00:45In a statement, Defoe said he was extremely proud of the work completed during his short stint at the club
00:53and believed they were building something very special.
00:57However, he revealed that recent circumstances had made it impossible for him to remain in the position, although he did
01:07not provide any further details.
01:10Woking also confirmed the mutual decision to part ways, thanking Defoe for his contribution to the club and wishing him
01:19well for the future.
01:21The club says its focus now turns to preparations for the new National League season, with a search for a
01:30new head coach set to begin immediately.
01:35It remains to be seen whether Defoe will head back into management or return to punditry.
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