• •Woking director of football Jody Brown stated Defoe failed to attend training sessions prior to his departure.
• •Both The Guardian and BBC Sport report that the exit followed an accumulation of concerns within the National League club.
• •Specific details regarding the nature of the 'growing concerns' beyond attendance issues remain undisclosed by the club.

Jermain Defoe has vacated his position as Woking manager after a four-month tenure, according to club officials. While both The Guardian and BBC Sport highlight Jody Brown’s comments regarding internal dissatisfaction, the club has specifically cited a lack of attendance at training as a primary factor in the decision. Though the reports align on the existence of broader organizational friction, neither source provides clarity on whether further personnel changes are expected. The club’s ability to stabilize following this abrupt leadership transition remains the key point of uncertainty for the remainder of the season.