Ex-Newcastle Striker Carroll Joins Sixth-Tier Dagenham Amid Qatari Takeover

Veteran striker Andy Carroll has joined sixth-tier English club Dagenham & Redbridge following a stint in France with Bordeaux. The club, recently taken over by Qatari private investors, announced Carroll's signing alongside news of the new ownership aiming to strengthen and develop the squad. At 36, Carroll has signed a three-year deal and will also hold a shareholder stake in the club, marking a unique role combining playing and leadership responsibilities. Carroll emphasized his excitement for this new chapter, valuing the right fit for his life over league level or financial incentives, and expressed enthusiasm about contributing to the club's ambitions to return to higher leagues. His career has spanned top English clubs including Newcastle United, Liverpool (where he was once the record signing), West Ham, and Reading, as well as French clubs Amiens and Bordeaux. This move represents a return to England and a novel experience for Carroll as he transitions into a dual role at a lower league club under new ownership.