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Jermain Defoe Named Woking Manager, Aims for Promotion

4/2/2026

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Woking appointed Jermain Defoe (new Woking manager) as their permanent manager, succeeding Neal Ardley.
Defoe, 43, aims to lead Woking to promotion and to be a trailblazer for black managers, stating, 'The main objective is, of course, to get promoted.'
Woking sits 10th in the National League, 11 points from the play-offs, after a 1-1 draw with Altrincham.
Defoe is eager to start his journey with the team.

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Story summary

Woking appointed Jermain Defoe (new Woking manager) as their permanent manager, succeeding Neal Ardley.
Defoe, 43, aims to lead Woking to promotion and to be a trailblazer for black managers, stating, 'The main objective is, of course, to get promoted.'
Woking sits 10th in the National League, 11 points from the play-offs, after a 1-1 draw with Altrincham.
Defoe is eager to start his journey with the team.