Woking’s director of football, Jody Brown, has stated that there were growing concerns at the club before Jermain Defoe left his role as head coach. The former England striker departed after just four months in charge. Brown claimed Defoe failed to attend a meeting and a training session. He said, "People do not just fail to turn up," indicating that the absence was part of wider issues. The National League side and Defoe parted ways, ending his brief tenure as manager. Brown did not provide further details on the reasons for the exit but emphasized that concerns had been building across the club. Defoe, a former Premier League striker, had taken over the managerial role with high expectations but struggled to make an impact. The club will now search for a new head coach.