Duo in interim charge of Woking after Defoe exit

Craig Ross (pictured) and Jake Hyde led Woking to four wins during their spell in interim charge in March [Getty Images] Woking have put Craig Ross and Jake Hyde in interim charge of the first team for a second spell following Jermain Defoe's exit. The National League side and former England international Defoe "mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect" on Thursday, two weeks before the start of the new season. Player/goalkeeping coach Ross and fellow coach Hyde, who retired as a player at the end of last season, will oversee first-team operations before Woking's opening league match at home to Sutton United on 8 August. The pair took interim charge in March following the sacking of Neal Ardley and led Woking to four wins, while their only defeat was away at eventual champions York City. Director of football Jody Brown told the club website: "Craig and Jake have been an important part of this football club for a long time. "They'll do everything to ensure the group gets to where it needs to be for the start of the season, providing the leadership and continuity we need."