Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJermain Defoe has resigned as Woking boss (Getty)Jermain Defoe has left National League club Woking, just two weeks before the start of the new season. He was appointed manager in March and spent four months in the role, guiding the club to a 10th-place finish after winning two of his six matches. Defoe stated that "circumstances have ultimately made it impossible" for him to continue, describing his time as an "eye-opening managerial experience." Woking FC issued a statement thanking Defoe for his contribution and wishing him success, while reaffirming their focus on club objectives. The former England international, who scored 20 times for his country, leaves the club with immediate effect. In fullJermain Defoe leaves Woking two weeks before start of season after ‘eye-opening’ experienceMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in