Non-League Paper

DEFOE JUST ‘COULDN’T CARRY ON’

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 July 2026

SHOCK AS CARDS BOSS QUITS
By Jon Couch

JERMAIN Defoe walked away from his role as Woking head coach on Thursday after just 116 days in charge, insisting it was ‘impossible to continue’ in his position.
The former West Ham, Tottenham and England striker was handed his first manager’s job on March 29 after emerging as the shock replacement for Neal Ardley.
But despite assuring fans of his commitment to embrace the fifth tier, the 43-year-old oversaw just six competitive matches, winning two and losing once as the Surrey club finished 10th in the National League. ...

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