Andy Carroll Joins Dagenham as Player-Shareholder

Andy Carroll, 36, former England international and ex-Premier League striker, has joined National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge as both a player and minority shareholder. This move follows the club's recent acquisition by a Qatari-led consortium, with Youseph Al Sharif named interim chairman. Carroll left Bordeaux in France to return home, prioritizing family proximity and involvement in Dagenham's ambitious rebuilding project over offers from higher divisions. The club, recently relegated to the sixth tier, hopes Carroll's experience and leadership will help drive a return to higher leagues. Both the takeover and Carroll's dual role are pending approval by the Football Association and National League. Carroll emphasized his motivation was happiness and the opportunity to contribute on and off the field.