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Defoe’s shock Woking exit came after ‘growing concerns’, says club

Defoe’s shock Woking exit came after ‘growing concerns’, says club

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Director of football claims manager failed to turn up for training Former Spurs striker’s stint ended after four months Jermain Defoe’s departure from Woking came after “growing concerns” at the club with Jody Brown, the National League side’s director of football, claiming the former Tottenham striker failed to turn u

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Director of football claims manager failed to turn up for training Former Spurs striker’s stint ended after four months Jermain Defoe’s departure from Woking came after “growing concerns” at the club with Jody Brown, the National League side’s director of football, claiming the former Tottenham striker failed to turn up for training.

Defoe’s contract at the National League club was mutually terminated on Thursday after four months in charge . In is first managerial job, the 43-year-old oversaw two wins and one defeat in six matches.

The former England forward had said it was “impossible for me to continue” and described his time at the club as an “eye-opening” experience. Continue reading...

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