JERMAIN DEFOE has landed his first permanent role in management with a non-league outfit.
The former Spurs and England icon, 43, was revealed to have taken the helm with National League side Woking FC on Sunday.
Defoe’s only previous foray into management came in 2021, when he briefly acted as part of a four-man team acting as caretaker managers of Rangers, where he played at the time.
Woking chairman Todd Johnson said: “Jermain’s achievements as a player speak for themselves, but what stood out to us during the process was how he sees the game, how he drives standards, and his approach to leadership and player development.
“We have a clear plan for where we want to go as a club, and we believe Jermain is the right person to build on the strong foundations already in place and help take us forward in the next phase of that journey.”
The appointment comes after incumbent boss Neal Ardley was sacked at the beginning of March.
The former Wimbledon star had endured four losses in his past five games in all competitions, with his side slipping down the table.
Defoe said of his appointment: “Woking is a historic club with huge potential, and I’m thrilled to be part of this exciting project.
“I can’t wait to get started.”
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