Andy Carroll extends his excellent managerial report at Dagenham & Redbridge with a convincing 3-1 victory over Hampton & Richmond Borough on Saturday. The 37-year-old former Liverpool and England striker now boasts three straight wins for the Essex membership within the Nationwide League South.
Carroll’s Fast Rise as Supervisor
Carroll took over as caretaker supervisor final Wednesday following the dismissal of Lee Bradbury by new minority proprietor KSI. The transfer got here regardless of Bradbury’s latest victory in opposition to Farnborough, which positioned Dagenham in twelfth place.
Carroll’s debut produced a 1-0 overcome play-off contenders Torquay United, with KSI current within the stands. Stan Leech then delivered a first-half hat-trick within the newest match, sparking passionate celebrations from Carroll on the sidelines.
KSI’s Possession and Ambitions
Social media star KSI, whose actual identify is Olajide Olatunji, attended the sport sporting a membership shirt and joined celebrations on the pitch at full-time. The 32-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer not too long ago acquired a minority stake and has outlined daring plans for the membership.
"It is surreal, out of this world. The concept excites me a lot," KSI acknowledged after his funding. "I need to carry again the thrill, happiness, and pleasure, then surpass it. I need the place pumping, rocking, an occasion each time."
He added: "I need to take Dagenham & Redbridge to the Premier League. The reasonable objective is escaping this league into the Nationwide League by enhancing the crew and constructing the neighborhood."
Carroll’s Twin Function and Challenges
Carroll, who joined Dagenham final summer season after leaving Bordeaux, scored six targets in 12 appearances earlier than a December harm sidelined him. He additionally holds a minority stake and stood beside KSI in the course of the proprietor’s debut sport, a 1-0 win over Dorking Wanderers.
Individually, Carroll faces trial in January after pleading not responsible to breaching a non-molestation order involving repeated contact with ex-wife Billi Mucklow, with whom he shares three kids. Breaching such an order carries a possible five-year jail sentence.
Each matches below KSI’s watch had been livestreamed, drawing fan enthusiasm for the brand new period at Dagenham & Redbridge.
