A new challenge! Official: Andy Carroll appointed head coach of Dagenham & Redbridge, owned by popular YouTuber KSI

Now Carroll will not only be responsible for scoring goals, but also for fulfilling the duties of head coach.

Details: The official page of Dagenham & Redbridge, a club owned by popular YouTuber KSI, has announced that the club’s current striker Andy Carroll has been appointed interim head coach.

"Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club confirms that we have parted ways with first team manager Lee Bradbury.

We are very grateful to Lee for his determination, professionalism, and dedication during his time at the club, as well as his contribution both on and off the pitch in stabilizing the club last summer.

The Dagenham & Redbridge board wishes him every success in his future endeavors.

Andy Carroll will temporarily take charge of the team, and further information will be provided in due course." the club statement reads.

This will be Carroll’s first experience in such a role. He joined Dagenham & Redbridge in the summer of 2025 as a free agent after his contract with French club Bordeaux expired.

Carroll has already played 12 matches for the club in England’s sixth tier, scoring 6 goals and providing 2 assists. His contract with Dagenham runs until 2028, but how long he will last in the head coach position remains unknown.

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