Category: Opinion
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The Dawn of the Strevolution
Since his appointment in March, it seems Ben Strevens has only gained popularity with every decision he has made, riding high on a wave of positivity. Though it is obvious to point out the season is yet to get underway, the sense of optimism ahead of this campaign feels different to recent years. The dawn…
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MORIAS MOVES ON: As bad as it looks?
Another firm fan favourite departs Victoria Road as ties are further severed with the McMahon era, whilst we look to a future with Ben Strevens at the helm. Junior Morias departs following a spell that has seen him not quite hit the heights of last season’s heroics, but he remains a favourite in the Sieve.…
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BEN STREVENS APPOINTED: The man to take us to the next level?
After a quiet couple of weeks on the rumour mill, patiently waiting for a name or timeframe for McMahon’s successor we’ve got our man in Ben Strevens. The second appointment under the American ownership, hoping they’ve got the right man to take us to the play-offs. The process appears thorough, though the options not plentiful,…
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A NEARLY ERA: What could’ve been.
The fans had mixed feelings. The players respected him. The owners were loyal and always full of praise. The rollercoaster of emotions that come with supporting Dagenham & Redbridge have been tied up in one man for three years. Now it’s all unravelled, let’s take stock and look at where it was going so right…
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DARYL MCMAHON DEPARTS: The end of a nearly era.
Well it certainly caught supporters by surprise, though not entirely out of the blue, off the back of another victory that merely sought to paper over the cracks. The night before a game against the league leaders, it looked like it was leading to its inevitable conclusion but why now? The obligatory corner flag picture…
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MACCA DEPARTS: McCallum heads to Spireites on loan to end his Daggers spell.
Our most expensive player departs on loan until the end of his contract, to then be bought on a free, it’s this aspect of the deal that has frustrated fans more than anything else! We all know he’s not had the best of seasons, you don’t have to look beyond the 5 goals in 23…
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Make Or Break: A week to put it right, else endgame in sight.
The play-off car has not yet crashed, but it is veering off course at an alarming rate, going down an all too familiar road. The road signposted: just not quite there, despite a last ditch attempt, play-off outsiders – a nearly team. McMahon’s men are displaying a tiredness, leaving questions of whether there is enough…
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The Walker Wonderland has closed! What next?
A striker in red-hot form, inevitable there would be league clubs circling, but you never think it will happen – until it does. Once again, hopes of the play-offs are put into doubt due to the Daggers’ inability to hold onto their key weapons in the play-off battle. That’s not to say it was a…
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Three Years of Daryl McMahon: Is it now or never?
By Keane Handley Three years of Daryl McMahon at the helm and what have we got to show for it? Nothing material to date, but are we on the cusp of something? It’s been another frustrating three years of false dawns and heartbreaks in pursuit of that elusive play-off position. A point off last season,…