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Dagenham sack boss & name Carroll interim after KSI buy-in

The "KSI era" at Dagenham & Redbridge has begun with a major clinical overhaul, as the National League South club confirmed the departure of manager Lee Bradbury. The decision comes just a fortnight after the high-profile YouTuber-turned-media personality was unveiled as a minority shareholder. In a sensational twist, former Liverpool and England striker Andy Carroll has been handed the reins on an interim basis.

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KSI has Dagenham dreaming of PL

Dagenham & Redbridge are officially "daring to dream" following the high-profile arrival of YouTube sensation and entrepreneur KSI as a major shareholder. The social media icon, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, was unveiled as a key investor in the National League South side last week, marking a significant shift in the club's profile and ambitions as they look to climb back up the English football pyramid.

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Race To The Top: KSI and Dagenham confirm documentary

KSI has, following his stunning move into football ownership, confirmed that Dagenham & Redbridge will be delivering a ‘Race To The Top’ documentary. Said production will initially be released on the social media star’s YouTube channel, allowing it to reach 17 million subscribers worldwide. The show will become a rival to the popular ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ series overseen by Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac in North Wales.

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Carroll to stand trial over alleged order breach

Former England and Premier League star Andy Carroll is facing a court trial next year following accusations that he repeatedly contacted his ex-wife, Billi Mucklow. The veteran striker allegedly breached a non-molestation order last spring. After missing a recent hearing due to an administrative mix-up, a judge has now officially set his trial date for early 2027.

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KSI takes over Dagenham & Redbridge

YouTube sensation and boxing star KSI has officially purchased a stake in Dagenham & Redbridge. The ambitious 32-year-old influencer plans to help transform the National League South side, setting his ultimate, seemingly impossible goal on reaching the heights of the Premier League.

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Carroll pleads not guilty as striker aims to avoid prison

Former Liverpool and England striker Andy Carroll has appeared in court and pleaded non-guilty to breaching a non-molestation order against his ex-wife Billi Mucklow. The 37-year-old, who currently plies his trade for National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge, was placed on conditional bail and is due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on 4 March.

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Ex-England star faces PRISON after airport arrest

Ex-England and Liverpool star Andy Carroll is facing possible prison time after being arrested in an airport. In one of the most surprising transfer stories of the summer, Carroll returned to England and joined sixth-tier side Dagenham & Redbridge. He had signed on as both a player and a shareholder following the club’s takeover by a Qatari investment consortium.

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Carroll scores brilliant hat-trick for Dagenham & Redbridge

Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll scored a brilliant hat-trick for Dagenham & Redbridge. The 36-year-old forward, who once broke the British transfer record when moving to Anfield from Newcastle United, has made a fresh start in the sixth tier of English football after leaving French side Bordeaux in the summer. He joined the club both as a player and a shareholder.

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Carroll SENT OFF on full Dagenham & Redbridge debut

Andy Carroll endured a nightmarish outing as the former Liverpool striker was sent off on his full debut for Dagenham & Redbridge. The 36-year-old, who lit up St James’ Park and Anfield in his prime, found himself captaining Dagenham in an FA Cup second qualifying round tie against Bedford. It was billed as his grand return to competitive action after a frustrating spell on the sidelines. Instead, it ended in frustration.

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Carroll endures 5-1 humiliation on Dagenham and Redbridge debut

Former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll endured a nightmare debut in non-league football for Dagenham and Redbridge as his team went down 5-1 against League Two side Crawley Town in a pre-season friendly. The 36-year-old, who once broke the British transfer record when moving to Anfield from Newcastle, is making a fresh start in the sixth tier of English football after leaving Bordeaux.

Frequently asked questions

The members of the St. Mary's Church of England Young Men's Association founded a club in 1885, which was referred to by the press as St Mary's Y.M.A. They later became simply St. Mary's F.C. in 1887-88, before changing their name to Southampton St. Mary's upon joining the Southern League in 1894. However, the club became a limited company after their Southern League title win at the end of 1896-97, following which they were known as Southampton F.C.

Southampton are owned by Sport Republic, a London-based investment firm, who own an 80% stake in the club. Dragan Solak is the firm's lead investor.

Southampton play their home games at the St. Mary's Stadium, which is South East London's largest stadium. The club started playing their games at this stadium in 2001.

St. Mary's Stadium has a capacity of 32,384, making it South East London's largest football stadium.

Southampton have won just one trophy throughout their history, an FA Cup in 1976, in which they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the final.

Southampton are yet to be crowned the champions of the Premier League. They have never won an English top flight title.

Terry Paine, with 713 appearances, is the club's record appearance make of all-time.

Mick Channon is the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 227 goals in 607 appearances, spread across two different stints.

Sadio Mane, Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert, James Ward-Prowse, Dusan Tadic, and Bobby Stokes are among the most famous players to have donned a Southampton shirt.

Mauricio Pochettino, Ralph Hassenhuttl, Ted Bates, and Ronald Koeman are among Southampton's most famous managers.

Southampton are also known as The Saints among their own fans and rivals.