← Back to diffwire

Who Is The New Manager Of Wokeing Fc? Jermain Defoe Officially Appointed In First Role

5 unique / 6 total | Updated 3h ago | Created 5h ago

Tottenham legend Jermain Defoe has been officially named the new manager of National League side Woking, marking his first managerial appointment after a successful playing career that included 55 league titles and caps for England.

  1. 1
    Jermain Defoe has been officially appointed as the head coach and manager for National League side Woking FC.
  2. 2
    This marks a significant career milestone, representing his first permanent managerial role after years of coaching experience within Tottenham's academy system.
  3. 3
    Defoe joins at age 43 to lead one of England Football Association (EFA)'s most historic clubs with huge potential in the fifth tier.
2025-12-14 'Sunderland, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 14: Television pundit Jermain Defoe before a match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on December 14'.
Mar 29 (Time unspecified) 'Jermain Defoe announced as new manager of Woking FC.'
Jermain Defoe announced as new manager of Woking FC

Former Tottenham striker Jermaine Jenefo has been appointed as manager of National League side Woking FC following a mutual departure from Spurs where Igor Tudor was also leaving that day, according to news dated March 29 and December 14. Defoe joins the mid-table fifth-division club after previously managing their U18s in an academy role before working briefly on television as he completed coaching badges for his first head management job at Woking FC

Tottenham legend officially lands managerial job after admitting he would love to manage Spurs

Tottenham legend Jermaine Jenefo has been officially appointed as the new permanent manager of National League side Woking Football Club, marking his first senior management role after years in coaching and playing positions at Tottenham Rangers under Steven Gerrard's guidance while he remains committed to a future return.

Former Rangers favourite and 55 title winner lands first managerial job at 'historic club with huge potential'

Jermaine Jenks has been appointed the permanent manager of National League side Woking following his departure from Rangers in 2019 after being linked with Tottenham Hotspur. He will succeed Neal Ardley on Tuesday's home league game against Altrincham and is joined by assistant coach Paul Bracewell, while interim managers Craig Ross and Jake Hyde continue their roles alongside Dale Gorman as part of the backroom team for this new project at Woking

Ex-England and Spurs striker Defoe named Woking boss

Woking has appointed Jermain Defoe as its new permanent head coach following a detailed recruitment process that prioritized his leadership style and footballing philosophy over previous interim appointments by Neal Ardley or Craig Ross, with Paul Bracewell set to assist him on Tuesday's match against Altrincham.

BREAKING: Ex-England and Spurs star Jermain Defoe lands first managerial job