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Defoe replaced Neal Ardley as Woking manager in March [Getty Images] Woking director of football Jody Brown says there were "growing concerns" across the club before the National League side parted ways with former England striker Jermain Defoe as manager.
The two parties "mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect" earlier this week, with the 43-year-old Defoe having been in charge for just four months and six league games.
His exit came two weeks before Woking's opening match of the new season against Sutton United.
"Jermain's feedback was always positive, and he regularly expressed his enthusiasm and excitement for the season, both publicly and privately," said Brown.
"I can therefore appreciate the surprise and subsequent speculation surrounding his sudden departure.
"However, in recent weeks there had been feedback from across the club, including players, staff and…
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