Tottenham legend officially lands managerial job after admitting he would love to manage Spurs
Tottenham FC Posted by Mehdi Gokal Follow @gokalmehdi
Tottenham legend Jermain Defoe has been officially named the new manager of National League side Woking Football Club.
The appointment, confirmed by the club, marks Defoe’s first permanent step into senior management after building his coaching credentials within the Tottenham academy and serving as a player-coach at Rangers under Steven Gerrard.
Woking Football Club is pleased to confirm the appointment of Jermain Defoe as the club’s new Manager. ??
— Woking Football Club (@wokingfc) March 29, 2026
Jermain Defoe has previously revealed dream to manage Tottenham
While Defoe is fully committed to the task at hand in Surrey, he has never hidden his ultimate coaching ambitions.
Speaking previously to the Daily Mail, the prolific former striker admitted that returning to his beloved Spurs in a managerial capacity would be ‘amazing’.
He said: “It would be amazing to manage Tottenham. And the crazy thing about football is you never know. An opportunity could be around the corner.”
Defoe remains one of the most beloved figures in Tottenham’s modern history.
Over two spells at White Hart Lane, he netted 143 goals, making him the sixth-highest goalscorer in the club’s history.
While he could still land his dream role later on in his career, for now, the task in hand is a promotion push with the Cardinals, where he will look to prove he has what it takes to become a top class manager.
Spurs managerial search continues after Igor Tudor exit
The news of Defoe’s appointment comes at a chaotic time for his former club.
Tottenham are currently scouring the market for their third manager of the season following the departure of Igor Tudor on Sunday.
With Spurs sitting just one point above the Premier League relegation zone, the vacancy is seen as one of the most high-pressure roles in European football.
Roberto De Zerbi is their top target, with Spurs reportedly pushing hard to secure him immediately.
Sean Dyche, Glen Hoddle and some other names remain short-term candidates if Roberto De Zerbi is not convinced for the role at this stage.
?
More Stories Jermain DefoeLive Comments
Welcome to our Live Commentssection, where new comments will appear automatically
Add a CommentLeave a Reply Cancel reply
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked
*
Football News 24/7 
