Jermain Defoe is a long way from the Premier League but ready for Woking ‘gamble’

In one of the most significant the Premier League stories of the week, The former England, Tottenham and West Ham striker has dropped into the fifth tier for his first managerial job but is keen to earn his stripes and says there is set to be no excuses if success doesn’t come This deserves the comprehensive treatment we provide below. The Independent has the full report.

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Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at The Independent. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about the Premier League.

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Sofia Bianchi

Sofia Bianchi is Football Insider's Serie A specialist. A lifelong fan of Italian football, Sofia brings expert analysis on tactics, transfers, and the unique culture of calcio. She also covers the Italian national team.