YouTuber KSI has made his first major call at Dagenham & Redbridge by sacking manager Lee Bradbury and replacing him with former England striker Andy Carroll.
KSI was brought in as a shareholder and strategic partner of the National League South club earlier this month and has wasted little time in making his mark.
Bradbury won his final match in charge, 3-2 at Farnborough last night, but that has not saved him from the axe with Dagenham 12th in the table.
Bradbury out, Carroll in at Dagenham
A club statement read: “Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club can confirm that we have parted company with first-team manager, Lee Bradbury.
“We are very grateful to Lee for his focus, professionalism, and commitment during his time at the club and for his contributions, both on and off the pitch, to stabilise the club last summer.
“Dagenham & Redbridge wish him every success in his future endeavours.
“Andy Carroll will take the team on an interim basis, and further updates will be communicated in due course.”
Carroll, who won nine caps for the Three Lions and also appeared for Newcastle, West Ham and Liverpool in a journeyman career, is registered as a player with the Daggers but has not played since mid-December due to injury.
His first game in charge comes at the weekend when he faces veteran Neil Warnock, who is now manager of Torquay United.
KSI aims big for Dagenham
Sidemen star KSI has big ambitions for Dagenham, even claiming on his arrival that they could play in the Premier League.
He said: “I’m so excited to start this journey. It’s gonna be a rollercoaster for sure but I hope to bring Dagenham and Redbridge back to the glory days. And once we reach that point, I want to go even further. Reaching the Premier League would be a dream. And I believe it is 100% doable.
“It will take a long time, so to the Daggers fans, please be patient. I want you to know that I am fully committed to making sure Dagenham and Redbridge is a team that everyone will know worldwide, and will be an exciting team to watch and support.
“I’ve been watching games secretly at home for months on YouTube streams so it feels so good to finally show my support publicly. For those of you that are OG fans (Race to Division One), you’ll know that this is a full circle moment for me.”
