Mikey Moore: Rangers loanee sends message to Jermain Defoe as Tottenham legend named new Woking boss

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 30 March 2026 9:00, UK Mikey Moore has congratulated Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers legend Jermain Defoe after he was appointed as Woking’s new manager on Sunday evening. The 43-year-old has taken on his first permanent managerial role with the National League outfit, and the young starlet was quick to offer his support to the Lilywhites legend.

He has previously enjoyed a caretaker spell in charge at Ibrox after Steven Gerrard’s departure back in 2021, while he has also held an academy coaching role at Spurs in the past. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Jermain Defoe feels the love after Woking appointmentDefoe is held in extremely high regard after his contributions at both Rangers and Tottenham during his playing career, and Moore is now following in his footsteps up at Ibrox.

Mikey Moore hoping to repeat Defoe feat at RangersTottenham have been delighted with Moore’s loan spell, as he has taken on a hugely increased level of responsibility in the second half of the season at Ibrox. Moore is clearly a keen admirer of his career, and he already has the chance to repeat the feat that his idol achieved in Glasgow.