Former England striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his exit from National League side Woking after just four months and six league games in charge.
The 43-year-old was named the replacement for Neal Ardley in March and won two of those six matches to guide the club to a 10th-placed finish last season.
But on Thursday, Woking confirmed Defoe's stint had come to an abrupt end after they "mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect" - two weeks before the opening match of the new campaign against Sutton United.
"Unfortunately, circumstances have ultimately made it impossible for me to continue in the position," Defoe said in an Instagram post.
"I am extremely proud of the work undertaken during my time at the club and genuinely felt that we were building something special.

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